Micro Actuator Co., Ltd.

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1.

LENS ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18030486
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-19
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Dae Soon
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won

Abstract

Disclosed is a lens assembly applied to a small mobile device. The lens assembly includes: a base; a support inserted into the base to be moved in an optical-axis direction; a lens module coupled to the support and disposed in the base; first and second optical image stabilization drive units each configured to move the lens module in a direction perpendicular to an optical-axis direction; and a plurality of hinge members configured to support the lens module to be moved with respect to the support, wherein each of the plurality of hinge members has one end connected to a coupling groove of the lens module and the other end connected to a coupling groove of the support, and the coupling groove of the lens module and the coupling groove of the support are open in the same direction as each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
  • G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
  • G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses

2.

Lens assembly provided with optical path changing unit

      
Application Number 17927031
Grant Number 12132988
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-16
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Grant Date 2024-10-29
Owner Micro Actuator Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Dae Soon
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won

Abstract

Disclosed is a lens assembly. The disclosed lens assembly comprises: a base; a lens unit which is disposed on one side inside the base and moves forward or rearward in the length-wise direction of the base; an optical path changing unit which is disposed on the other side inside the base, and has a portion fixed to the base and the other portion disposed to be movable inside the base; an auto focusing (AF) drive unit that moves the lens unit forward or rearward; and first and second optical image stabilizing (OIS) drive units that move the optical path changing unit in a tiltable posture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
  • H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
  • H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals

3.

PORTABLE DISTANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2022007274
Publication Number 2023/096043
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-23
Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Kim, Hong Ki
  • Choi, Myung Won
  • Kang, Dae Won
  • Lee, Min Jong

Abstract

Disclosed is a portable distance measurement device for measuring the distance to an object using a laser. The portable distance measurement device comprises: a housing; an objective lens module, an optical image stabilization (OIS) lens module, a pair of prisms, and an eyepiece lens module, sequentially arranged along a first imaginary axis within the housing; a laser receiving lens module and a mirror sequentially arranged along a second imaginary axis parallel to the first imaginary axis; a laser generator for emitting a laser to a first prism; and a laser receiving sensor for receiving the laser through the mirror, wherein the OIS lens module may comprise a lens unit, an OIS driving unit for moving the lens unit in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a hinge member for supporting the lens unit to be movable in the first direction and the second direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01C 3/02 - Measuring distances in line of sight; Optical rangefinders - Details
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
  • H01S 3/081 - Construction or shape of optical resonators or components thereof comprising three or more reflectors

4.

Lens Assembly

      
Application Number 17910685
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-18
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Dae Soon
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won
  • Lee, Dong Sung

Abstract

A lens assembly applied to a small mobile device is disclosed. The lens assembly comprises: a base; a lens module disposed inside the base; first and second image stabilization driving units for moving the lens module in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction; and a plurality of hinge members which movably support the lens module and are disposed to be parallel to each other, wherein the plurality of hinge members have column parts that gradually protrude toward the center thereof and are injection-molded with a synthetic resin material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
  • H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
  • H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensors; Mounting thereof
  • H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils

5.

OPTICAL PATH CHANGING UNIT AND LENS ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number 17790354
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-18
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Dae Soon
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won
  • Lee, Dong Sung

Abstract

Disclosed are an optical path changing unit and a lens assembly comprising same. The optical path changing unit comprises: a base; a prism unit a part of which is connected to the base and the other part of which is arranged to be movable within the base; and first to third optical image stabilizing (OIS) drive units which change the prism unit into a tiltable position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/18 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors
  • G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
  • G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
  • H02K 3/26 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors consisting of printed conductors
  • H02K 41/035 - DC motors; Unipolar motors

6.

LENS ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number KR2022009810
Publication Number 2023/282650
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-07
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Kim, Hong Ki
  • Choi, Myung Won
  • Kang, Dae Won
  • Lee, Min Jong

Abstract

Disclosed is a lens assembly having an auto focus (AF) function and an optical image stabilizer (OIS) function. The disclosed lens assembly may comprise: a base; a support member disposed on the base so as to be movable in the optical axis direction; a lens carrier connected to the support member by a plurality of hinge members so as to be movable along a flat surface perpendicular to the optical axis direction; an AF driving part for moving the lens carrier in the optical axis direction; an OIS driving part for moving the lens carrier along the flat surface perpendicular to the optical axis direction; a plurality of ball bearings that are disposed between the base and the support member and guide the support member in the optical axis direction; and a holding part for applying a preload on the plurality of ball bearings by pulling the support member toward one side of the base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
  • G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
  • G03B 17/12 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses

7.

LENS ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number KR2021014614
Publication Number 2022/092673
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-19
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won

Abstract

A lens assembly applied to a small mobile device is disclosed. The lens assembly comprises: a base; a support body inserted into the base so as to be movable in the optical-axis direction; a lens module coupled to the support body and disposed on the inner side of the base; first and second image stabilization driving units for moving the lens module in the direction perpendicular to the optical-axis direction; and a plurality of hinge members for movably supporting the lens module with respect to the support body, wherein each of the plurality of hinge members has one end connected to the coupling groove of the lens module and the other end connected to the coupling groove of the support body, and the coupling groove of the lens module and the coupling groove of the support body can be opened in the same direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
  • G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems

8.

LENS ASSEMBLY PROVIDED WITH OPTICAL PATH CHANGING UNIT

      
Application Number KR2021007571
Publication Number 2022/019485
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-16
Publication Date 2022-01-27
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won

Abstract

Disclosed is a lens assembly. The disclosed lens assembly comprises: a base; a lens unit which is disposed on one side inside the base and moves forward or rearward in the lengthwise direction of the base; an optical path changing unit which is disposed on the other side inside the base, and has a portion fixed to the base and the other portion disposed to be movable inside the base; an auto focusing (AF) drive unit that moves the lens unit forward or rearward; and first and second optical image stabilizing (OIS) drive units that move the optical path changing unit in a tiltable posture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/18 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors
  • G02B 5/04 - Prisms

9.

LENS ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number KR2020012593
Publication Number 2021/225230
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-18
Publication Date 2021-11-11
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won
  • Lee, Dong Sung

Abstract

A lens assembly applied to a small mobile device is disclosed. The lens assembly comprises: a base; a lens module disposed inside the base; first and second image stabilization driving units for moving the lens module in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction; and a plurality of hinge members which movably support the lens module and are disposed to be parallel to each other, wherein the plurality of hinge members have column portions that gradually protrude toward the center thereof and are injection-molded with a synthetic resin material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems

10.

OPTICAL PATH CHANGING UNIT AND LENS ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number KR2020012591
Publication Number 2021/182697
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-18
Publication Date 2021-09-16
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won
  • Lee, Dong Sung

Abstract

Disclosed are an optical path changing unit and a lens assembly comprising same. The optical path changing unit comprises: a base; a prism unit a part of which is connected to the base and the other part of which is arranged to be movable within the base; and first to third optical image stabilizing (OIS) drive units which change the prism unit into a tiltable position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/18 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors
  • G02B 5/04 - Prisms

11.

Lens assembly

      
Application Number 16648928
Grant Number 11474320
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-03
First Publication Date 2021-07-15
Grant Date 2022-10-18
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Dae Soon
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won
  • Lee, Dong Sung

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a micro lens assembly including; a base; a support inserted into the base to be movable in an optical axis direction; a driver for auto focus adjustment configured to move the support in the optical axis direction; a lens unit inserted into the support and including a lens barrel to which a lens part is coupled; a driver for optical image stabilization configured to move the lens unit in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction; a plurality of ball bearings arranged between the support and the base for the support to be movable with respect to the base in the optical axis direction; and a plurality of connection members configured to connect the lens unit and the support to each other for the lens unit to be movable with respect to the support and formed of an elastic nonconductor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
  • B29D 11/00 - Producing optical elements, e.g. lenses or prisms
  • B29K 21/00 - Use of unspecified rubbers as moulding material
  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification

12.

LENS ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number KR2019006666
Publication Number 2020/153543
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-03
Publication Date 2020-07-30
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Dae Soon
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won
  • Lee, Dong Sung

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ultra-compact lens assembly comprising: a base; a support inserted into the base so as to be movable in an optical axis direction; an auto focus control driving unit for moving the support in the optical axis direction; a lens unit which is inserted into the support as to be movable in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction, and which has a lens barrel to which a lens part is coupled; an optical image stabilizer driving unit for moving the lens unit in the direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction; a plurality of ball bearings arranged between the support and the base so that the support can move in the optical axis direction with respect to the base; and a plurality of connection members mutually connecting the lens unit and the support so that the lens unit can move with respect to the support, and including a nonconductor having elasticity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses

13.

AUTO FOCUSING APPARATUS

      
Application Number KR2019007307
Publication Number 2020/013465
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-18
Publication Date 2020-01-16
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Dae Soon
  • Yoon, Hak Ku
  • Choi, Myung Won
  • Lee, Dong Sung

Abstract

An auto focusing apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a base having an accommodation groove; a lens carrier provided in the accommodation groove of the base; a magnet provided on one surface of the lens carrier; a coil provided to the base so as to face the magnet; a main ball accommodation part formed in a corner of one side of the inner surface of the base facing the magnet on the lens carrier; a sub-ball accommodation part which is provided on the inner surface of the base, on which the main ball accommodation part is not formed, and which supports the other surface of the lens carrier, on which the magnet is not provided; a guide protrusion which is provided on the lens carrier at one side of the magnet and which protrudes toward the main ball accommodation part; and a plurality of balls provided between the main ball accommodation part and the guide protrusion and between the sub-ball accommodation part and the other surface of the lens carrier, wherein one ball is provided between the sub-ball accommodation part and the other surface of the lens carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 13/36 - Autofocus systems
  • G03B 17/12 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets
  • G02B 7/28 - Systems for automatic generation of focusing signals

14.

Camera lens assembly

      
Application Number 16075414
Grant Number 10901172
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-06
First Publication Date 2019-02-14
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Choi, Myung-Won
  • Lim, Dae-Soon
  • Yoon, Hak-Ku
  • Lee, Dong-Sung

Abstract

Disclosed is a camera lens assembly having a lens part and a lens carrier for moving the lens part such that the same moves forward and backward in the direction of an optical axis. The disclosed camera lens assembly comprises: a base part; a lens carrier disposed to be slidable along a direction of an optical axis in the base part; and an automatic focal point adjustment driving part having one portion installed to the base part and the remaining portion installed to the lens carrier, to drive the lens carrier to move forward and backward along the direction of the optical axis by means of an electromagnetic force, wherein a part of the lens carrier and a part of the base part are convex-concave-coupled to each other, and a plurality of bearings are arranged on the convex-concave-coupled portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • G02B 7/08 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted to co-operate with a remote control mechanism
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
  • G03B 9/06 - Two or more co-operating pivoted blades e.g. iris type

15.

Filter switching device used for camera module and mobile device including camera module

      
Application Number 15558041
Grant Number 10237458
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-16
First Publication Date 2018-03-08
Grant Date 2019-03-19
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Dae-Soon
  • Yoon, Hak-Ku
  • Choi, Myung-Won

Abstract

A filter switching device used for a camera module and a mobile device that includes a camera module are disclosed. that is opposite to the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
  • G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
  • G02B 13/00 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes
  • G03B 42/00 - Obtaining records using waves other than optical waves; Visualisation of such records by using optical means
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
  • G02B 26/02 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the intensity of light
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
  • G03B 7/00 - Control of exposure by setting shutters, diaphragms or filters, separately or conjointly

16.

CAMERA LENS ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number KR2017001294
Publication Number 2017/135789
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-06
Publication Date 2017-08-10
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Choi, Myung-Won
  • Lim, Dae-Soon
  • Yoon, Hak-Ku
  • Lee, Dong-Sung

Abstract

Disclosed is a camera lens assembly having a lens part and a lens carrier for moving the lens part such that the same moves forward and backward in the direction of an optical axis. The disclosed camera lens assembly comprises: a base part; a lens carrier disposed to be slidable along a direction of an optical axis in the base part; and an automatic focal point adjustment driving part having one portion installed to the base part and the remaining portion installed to the lens carrier, to drive the lens carrier to move forward and backward along the direction of the optical axis by means of an electromagnetic force, wherein a part of the lens carrier and a part of the base part are convex-concave-coupled to each other, and a plurality of bearings are arranged on the convex-concave-coupled portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing

17.

FILTER SWITCHING DEVICE USED FOR CAMERA MODULE AND MOBILE DEVICE INCLUDING CAMERA MODULE

      
Application Number KR2016002662
Publication Number 2016/148512
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-16
Publication Date 2016-09-22
Owner MICRO ACTUATOR CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lim, Dae-Soon
  • Yoon, Hak-Ku
  • Choi, Myung-Won

Abstract

A filter switching device used for a camera module and a mobile device that includes a camera module are disclosed. The disclosed filter switching device used for a camera module comprises: a base having a light passage hole formed therein; a filter blade unit that is coupled to the base to rotate about the reference axis of the base and includes a plurality of filters; and a driving unit that rotates the filter blade unit using a magnetic force, wherein one of the plurality of filters is set to the position corresponding to the light passage hole when the filter blade unit rotates by a preset angle in a first direction, and another filter is set to the position corresponding to the light passage hole when the filter blade unit rotates by a preset angle in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 5/26 - Reflecting filters
  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing