IP Library Granted Patent US 11,586,001
Granted Patent B2
US 11,586,001 · App. 17/306,679 · Granted Feb 21, 2023

Optical system

Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu (Taoyuan, TW); Che-Wei Chang (Taoyuan, TW); Liang-Ting Ho (Taoyuan, TW); Sin-Jhong Song (Taoyuan, TW); Hsin-Yen Wu (Taoyuan, TW)
Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
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Patent No.
US 11,586,001
App. No.
17/306,679
Granted
Feb 21, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

An optical system is provided. The optical system includes a first optical module with a first light-entering hole, a second optical module with a second light-entering hole, and a third optical module with a third light-entering hole. The second light-entering hole is close to the first light-entering hole and the third light-entering hole. The focal length of the second optical module is different from the focal length of the first optical module and the focal length of the third optical module.

Claims (54)

1. An optical system, comprising:

a first optical module comprising a first light-entering hole;

a second optical module comprising a second light-entering hole;

a third optical module comprising a third light-entering hole; and

a reflecting unit,

wherein the second light-entering hole is close to the first light-entering hole and the third light-entering hole, and a focal length of the second optical module is different from a focal length of the first optical module and a focal length of the third optical module,

wherein the reflecting unit comprises an optical member and a first driving module for driving the optical member to rotate around a first rotation axis,

wherein when the optical member is rotated around the first rotation axis to a first angle, the optical member faces toward the first optical module,

wherein when the optical member is rotated around the first rotation axis to a second angle, the optical member faces toward the third optical module.

2. The optical system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first optical module, the second optical module, and the third optical module are disposed on the same side of the optical system, and the second optical module is disposed between the first optical module and the third optical module.

3. The optical system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first optical module and the third optical module are linearly arranged in a direction that is parallel with a side of the optical system, and the second optical module and the first optical module are not linearly arranged in the direction.

4. The optical system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the reflecting unit comprises a first optical member for changing a moving direction of a first external light to a first direction, and the first external light enters the first optical module along the first direction.

5. The optical system as claimed in claim 4 , further comprising a second optical member for changing a moving direction of a second external light to a second direction, and the second external light enters the third optical module along the second direction.

6. The optical system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the first direction is substantially parallel with the second direction.

7. The optical system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the reflecting unit further comprises a correction driving module for driving the first optical member and the second optical member to move.

8. The optical system as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the reflecting unit further comprises an inertia detecting module for measuring a gravity state or an acceleration state of the optical system.

9. The optical system as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the correction driving module drives the first optical member and the second optical member to rotate according to results measured by the inertia detecting module.

10. The optical system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a first image sensor disposed in the first optical module, wherein when the optical member is in the first angle, an external light is reflected by the optical member to reach the first image sensor.

11. The optical system as claimed in claim 10 , further comprising a second image sensor opposite to the first image sensor, wherein when the optical member is in the second angle, the external light is reflected by the optical member to reach the second image sensor.

12. The optical system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first light-entering hole and the third light-entering hole are integrally formed.

13. The optical system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the reflecting unit comprises:

an optical member holder, wherein the optical member is disposed on the optical member holder;

a frame;

a first bearing member disposed on the frame; and

a first hinge pivotally connected to the optical member holder and the frame,

wherein when the optical member holder rotates relative to the frame, the first hinge rotates relative to the optical member holder or the frame via the first bearing member.

14. The optical system as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the reflecting unit further comprises a housing and a second driving module, and the second driving module drives the frame to rotate relative to the housing.

15. The optical system as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the reflecting unit further comprises a first steady member for providing a stabilizing force to maintain the optical member holder in an original position relative to the frame.

16. The optical system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first optical module comprises a first lens unit comprising a first lens group for focusing an external light so that the external light travels in a desired direction.

17. The optical system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the third optical module comprises a second lens unit comprising a second lens group for focusing an external light so that the external light travels in a desired direction.

18. An optical system, comprising:

a first optical module comprising a first light-entering hole;

a second optical module comprising a second light-entering hole;

a third optical module comprising a third light-entering hole;

a reflecting unit comprising a first optical member for changing a moving direction of a first external light to a first direction; and

a second optical member for changing a moving direction of a second external light to a second direction,

wherein the second light-entering hole is close to the first light-entering hole and the third light-entering hole, and a focal length of the second optical module is different from a focal length of the first optical module and a focal length of the third optical module,

wherein the first external light enters the first optical module along the first direction, and the second external light enters the third optical module along the second direction,

wherein the reflecting unit further comprises a correction driving module for driving the first optical member and the second optical member to move,

wherein the reflecting unit further comprises an inertia detecting module for measuring a gravity state or an acceleration state of the optical system.

19. An optical system, comprising:

a first optical module comprising a first light-entering hole;

a second optical module comprising a second light-entering hole;

a third optical module comprising a third light-entering hole; and

a reflecting unit commonly used by the first optical module and the third optical module,

wherein the second light-entering hole is close to the first light-entering hole and the third light-entering hole, and a focal length of the second optical module is different from a focal length of the first optical module and a focal length of the third optical module,

wherein the reflecting unit comprises:

an optical member holder;

an optical member disposed on the optical member holder;

a frame;

a first bearing member disposed on the frame;

a first hinge pivotally connected to the optical member holder and the frame; and

a first driving module driving the optical member holder to rotate relative to the frame, wherein when the optical member holder rotates relative to the frame, the first hinge rotates relative to the optical member holder or the frame via the first bearing member.

20. The optical system as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the reflecting unit further comprises a housing and a second driving module driving the frame to rotate relative to the housing.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 13, 2026
From: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
To: ACTUTEK CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 074858/0498 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 13, 2021
From: HU, CHAO-CHANG; CHANG, CHE-WEI; HO, LIANG-TING; SONG, SIN-JHONG; WU, HSIN-YEN
To: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
Reel/Frame 056233/0838 →