18048622. IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kentaro Watanabe of Tokyo (JP)
IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18048622 titled 'IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image pickup apparatus that includes an image sensor, circuit boards, a flexible board, and a fan. The image sensor can move within a certain range in a direction different from the optical axis. The flexible board connects the circuit boards and has a bent portion closest to the first circuit board. The bent portion overlaps with the movable range of the image sensor. The inner surface of the bent portion is positioned outside the blowing direction of the fan's airflow.
- The image pickup apparatus includes an image sensor, circuit boards, a flexible board, and a fan.
- The image sensor can move within a certain range in a direction different from the optical axis.
- The flexible board connects the circuit boards and has a bent portion closest to the first circuit board.
- The bent portion overlaps with the movable range of the image sensor.
- The inner surface of the bent portion is positioned outside the blowing direction of the fan's airflow.
Potential Applications
- This image pickup apparatus can be used in various devices that require image capture, such as cameras, smartphones, and surveillance systems.
- It can also be applied in medical imaging equipment, drones, and autonomous vehicles.
Problems Solved
- The movable image sensor allows for greater flexibility in capturing images from different angles and perspectives.
- The bent portion of the flexible board ensures that the image sensor can move within its range without being obstructed by the blowing airflow from the fan.
Benefits
- The ability of the image sensor to move within a certain range provides versatility in capturing images.
- The flexible board allows for the electrical connection between circuit boards, enabling seamless communication within the apparatus.
- The positioning of the bent portion outside the blowing direction of the fan's airflow prevents any interference with the movement of the image sensor.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image pickup apparatus includes an image sensor, a first circuit board on which the image sensor is mounted, a second circuit board facing the first circuit board, a flexible board that electrically connects the first circuit board and the second circuit board, and a fan. The image sensor moves within a movable range of the image sensor in a direction different from an optical axis direction. The flexible board includes a bent portion that is located closest to a side of the flexible board connected to the first circuit board. The flexible board is bent in an area overlapping the movable range of the image sensor in the optical axis direction. As viewed from the optical axis direction, an inner surface of the bent portion is disposed to be outside a range of a blowing direction of an airflow discharged from a vent of the fan.
