Electromagnetic driving module and lens driving device using the same

US2017227784A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2017227784-A1
Application numberUS-201715421057-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateJan 31, 2017
Priority dateFeb 4, 2016
Publication dateAug 10, 2017
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An electromagnetic driving device is provided which includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, and an electromagnetic assembly. The fixed assembly and the movable assembly are arranged along a main axis. The fixed assembly has a surface that faces the movable assembly. The electromagnetic assembly is configured to drive the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly. As observed from a direction that is perpendicular to the main axis, a portion of the movable assembly overlaps the plane on which the surface of the fixed assembly is located while the movable assembly is moved a portion of a path of travel.

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What is claimed is: 1 . An electromagnetic driving module, comprising: a movable assembly; a fixed assembly arranged on a main axis with the movable assembly and having a surface facing the movable assembly; and an electromagnetic assembly configured to drive the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly using magnetic force; wherein as observed from a direction that is perpendicular to the main axis, a portion of the movable assembly that is closer to the main axis than the fixed assembly overlaps a plane on which the surface of the fixed assembly is located while the movable assembly is moved to at least a part of a path of travel. 2 . The electromagnetic driving module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fixed assembly comprises a coil substrate, and the movable assembly comprises a magnetic element, and the electromagnetic assembly comprises an OIS driving coil positioned on the coil substrate and facing the magnetic element, wherein as observed from the direction that is perpendicular to the main axis, the portion of the movable assembly overlaps a plane where an upper surface of the coil substrate is located. 3 . The electromagnetic driving module as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the coil substrate is penetrated by an opening, and a plurality of voids are formed on the edge of the opening; wherein as observed from the direction that is perpendicular to the main axis, the portion of the movable assembly overlaps the voids while the movable assembly is moved to the part of the path of travel. 4 . The electromagnetic driving module as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the fixed assembly comprises a base, and the base and the coil substrate are penetrated by two openings, wherein the width of the opening on the base is smaller than the width of the opening on the coil substrate, and the portion of the movable assembly is located over the base. 5 . The electromagnetic driving module as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the fixed assembly comprises a circuit board connected to the coil substrate and is positioned farther away from the movable assembly than the coil substrate; wherein as observed from the direction that is perpendicular to the main axis, the portion of the movable assembly overlaps a plane where an upper surface of the circuit board is located. 6 . The electromagnetic driving module as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the circuit board is penetrated by an opening, and an electric via is formed on the edge of the opening on the circuit board, wherein the electric via is covered by the coil substrate, and a conductive material is positioned in the electric via to electrically connect the circuit board to the coil substrate. 7 . The electromagnetic driving module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fixed assembly comprises a base, and the base is penetrated by an opening, wherein a flange protrudes from the edge of the opening, a plurality of grooves are formed on the flange, and the portion of the movable assembly is located in the groove. 8 . The electromagnetic driving module as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a lower flexible assembly fixed on a lower surface of the movable assembly by an engaging material, wherein as observed from the direction that is perpendicular to the main axis, a portion of the engaging material overlaps the plane on which the surface of the fixed assembly is located while the movable assembly is closest to the fixed assembly. 9 . The electromagnetic driving module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic assembly comprises: a focusing driving coil; and a magnetic element facing the focusing driving coil, wherein the focusing driving coil and the magnetic element are positioned on the movable assembly; wherein as observed from the direction that is perpendicular to the main axis, a portion of the magnetic element overlaps the plane on which the surface of the fixed assembly is located while the movable assembly is moved along the path of travel. 10 . A lens driving device, comprising: a movable assembly; a fixed assembly arranged on a main axis with the fixed assembly and having a surface facing the movable assembly; an electromagnetic assembly configured to drive the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly using magnetic force; wherein as observed from a direction that is perpendicular to the main axis, a portion of the movable assembly that is closer to the main axis than the fixed assembly overlaps a plane on which the surface of the fixed assembly is located while the movable assembly is moved to at least a part of the path of travel; and a lens assembly positioned in the movable assembly, wherein the optical axis of the lens assembly is aligned with the main axis.

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  • with armatures moving in alternate directions by alternate energisation of two coil systems · CPC title

  • G02B27/646Primary

    compensating for small deviations, e.g. due to vibration or shake (movement of one or more optical elements for control of motion blur in cameras, projectors or printers G03B2205/0007; image stabilisation in cameras peculiar to the presence or use of an electronic image sensor H04N23/68) · CPC title

  • with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification · CPC title

  • Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits · CPC title

  • permitting adjustment · CPC title

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What does patent US2017227784A1 cover?
An electromagnetic driving device is provided which includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, and an electromagnetic assembly. The fixed assembly and the movable assembly are arranged along a main axis. The fixed assembly has a surface that faces the movable assembly. The electromagnetic assembly is configured to drive the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly. As…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Tdk Taiwan Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G02B27/646. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Aug 10 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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