IP Library › Granted Patent US 8,928,977
Granted Patent B2
US 8,928,977 · App. 13/110,271 · Granted Jan 6, 2015

Image stabilizing apparatus and optical apparatus having the same

Inventor: Hiromu Yasuda (Kawasaki, JP)
Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
G03B5/00G02B27/646G03B2205/0015
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Patent No.
US 8,928,977
App. No.
13/110,271
Granted
Jan 6, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

An image stabilizing apparatus for correcting an image shake by moving an optical element arranged in a lens barrel in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis includes a first rolling holder configured to support a first rolling member so as to be capable of rolling in a first direction orthogonal to the optical axis, the first rolling member moving the optical element in the first direction, and a fixed member attached to a surface of the first rolling holder and providing support for the lens barrel, the first rolling member being provided on the surface.

Claims (53)

1. An image stabilizing apparatus for correcting an image shake by moving an optical element arranged in a lens barrel in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis, the image stabilizing apparatus comprising:

a first rolling member;

a first holder contacting the first rolling member and allow the first rolling member to roll so that the first rolling member moves along a first direction orthogonal to the optical axis, the first rolling member moving the optical element in the first direction;

a fixed member fixed to a surface of the first holder and fixed to the lens barrel, the surface of the first holder being located on a first side where the first rolling member is provided; and

a guiding member contacting the first rolling member and movable in the first direction,

wherein the fixed member includes a first through-hole for housing the first rolling member.

2. The image stabilizing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:

a second rolling member;

a second holder contacting the second rolling member and configured to allow the second rolling member to roll so that the second rolling member moves along a second direction different from the first direction and orthogonal to the optical axis, the second rolling member moving the optical element in the second direction; and

a movable member fixed to a surface of the second holder and holding the optical element, the surface of the second holder being located on a second side where the second rolling member is provided,

wherein the guiding member contacts the second rolling member and movable in the second direction, and

wherein the movable member includes a second through-hole for housing the second rolling member.

3. The image stabilizing apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:

a feed cable configured to supply a power from a power source,

wherein at least part of the feed cable is disposed between the movable member and the second holder.

4. The image stabilizing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the second holder has hardness higher than hardness of the movable member.

5. The image stabilizing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the second through-hole has an opening in a third side contacting the second holder and an opening in a forth side opposite to the third side, a width of the opening in the third side being larger than a diameter of the second rolling member, and a width of the opening in the forth side being smaller than the diameter of the second rolling member.

6. The image stabilizing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first holder has hardness higher than hardness of the fixed member.

7. An image stabilizing apparatus for correcting an image shake by moving an optical element arranged in a lens barrel in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis, the image stabilizing apparatus comprising:

a first rolling member;

a first holder contacting the first rolling member and configured to allow the first rolling member to roll in a first direction orthogonal to the optical axis, the first rolling member moving the optical element in the first direction;

a fixed member fixed to a surface of the first holder and fixed to the lens barrel, the surface of the first holder being located on a first side where the first rolling member is provided; and

a guiding member contacting the first rolling member and movable in the first direction,

wherein the fixed member includes a first through-hole for housing the first rolling member, and

wherein the first through-hole has an opening in the first side contacting the first holder and an opening in a second side opposite to the first side, a width of the opening in the first side being larger than a diameter of the first rolling member, and a width of the opening in the second side being smaller than the diameter of the first rolling member.

8. An optical apparatus comprising:

an optical element arranged in a lens barrel; and

an image stabilizing apparatus for correcting an image shake by moving the optical element arranged in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis,

wherein the image stabilizing apparatus comprises:

a first rolling member;

a first holder contacting the first rolling member and configured to allow the first rolling member to roll so that the first rolling member moves along a first direction orthogonal to the optical axis, the first rolling member moving the optical element in the first direction;

a fixed member fixed to a surface of the first holder and fixed to the lens barrel, the surface of the first holder being located on a side where the first rolling member is provided; and

a guiding member contacting the first rolling member and movable in the first direction, wherein the fixed member includes a first through-hole for housing the first rolling member.

9. An image stabilizing apparatus for correcting an image shake by moving an optical element arranged in a lens barrel in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis, the image stabilizing apparatus comprising:

a rolling member configured to move the optical element in a predetermined direction orthogonal to the optical axis;

a holder contacting the rolling member and configured to allow the rolling member to roll so that the rolling member moves along the predetermined direction;

a guiding member contacting the rolling member and moveable in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis and different from the predetermined direction;

a movable member fixed to a surface of the holder and configured to hold the optical element, the surface of the holder being located on a side where the rolling member is provided; and

wherein the movable member includes a through-hole for housing the rolling member.

10. The image stabilizing apparatus according to claim 9 , further comprising:

a feed cable configured to supply a power from a power source,

wherein at least part of the feed cable is disposed between the movable member and the holder.

11. The image stabilizing apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the holder has hardness higher than hardness of the movable member.

12. The image stabilizing apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the through-hole has an opening in one side contacting the holder and an opening in another side opposite to the one side, a width of the opening in the one side being larger than a diameter of the rolling member, and a width of the opening in the opposite side being smaller than the diameter of the rolling member.

13. An optical apparatus comprising:

an optical element arranged in a lens barrel; and

an image stabilizing apparatus configured to correct an image shake by moving the optical element arranged in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis,

wherein the image stabilizing apparatus comprises:

a rolling member configured to move the optical element in a predetermined direction orthogonal to the optical axis;

a holder contacting the rolling member and configured to allow the rolling member to roll so that the rolling member moves along the predetermined direction;

a guiding member contacting the rolling member and moveable in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis and different from the predetermined direction;

a movable member fixed to a surface of the holder and configured to hold the optical element, the surface of the holder being located on a side where the rolling member is provided; and

wherein the movable member includes a through-hole for housing the rolling member.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 26, 2011
From: YASUDA, HIROMU
To: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Reel/Frame 026811/0586 →
Priority Claims (1)
JP 2010-121366 · May 27, 2010 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20110292509A1 · Dec 1, 2011