18116344. LENS BARREL AND CAMERA EQUIPPED WITH SAME simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 LENS BARREL AND CAMERA EQUIPPED WITH SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LENS BARREL AND CAMERA EQUIPPED WITH SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
LENS BARREL AND CAMERA EQUIPPED WITH SAME
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
LENS BARREL AND CAMERA EQUIPPED WITH SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18116344 titled 'LENS BARREL AND CAMERA EQUIPPED WITH SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a lens barrel with a fourth lens group unit and a cam frame that work together to guide and hold cam pins in the assembly of the lens group unit.
- Fourth lens group unit holds fourth lenses L and L, with cam pins protruding radially.
- Cam frame is coaxial with the fourth lens group unit and has cam grooves that engage with cam pins for assembly.
- Assembly grooves guide cam pins from end portion to cam groove in optical axis direction.
- Concave portion in cam frame holds cam pin in assembly groove during assembly.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in the manufacturing of camera lenses, telescopes, microscopes, and other optical devices where precise alignment and assembly of lens groups are required.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately aligning and assembling lens groups in a lens barrel, ensuring optimal optical performance and functionality of the final optical device.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved precision in lens assembly, enhanced optical performance, increased durability of the lens barrel, and potentially reduced manufacturing costs due to streamlined assembly processes.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in the production of professional camera lenses, high-quality microscopes, telescopes for research institutions, and other precision optical instruments.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art related to this technology could be patents or publications discussing methods for aligning and assembling lens groups in optical devices, particularly focusing on the use of cam pins and grooves for precise positioning.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing lens barrel designs in terms of assembly efficiency and precision?
The patent application provides detailed information on the structure and function of the lens barrel components, but it does not directly compare the technology to existing designs in terms of assembly efficiency and precision. Further research or testing may be needed to evaluate the performance of this technology in comparison to other lens barrel designs.
What potential challenges or limitations could arise in the practical implementation of this technology in mass production of optical devices?
While the patent application outlines the benefits and functionality of the technology, it does not address potential challenges or limitations that may arise in the practical implementation of this technology in mass production. Factors such as material costs, manufacturing complexity, and scalability could impact the commercial viability of this innovation. Further analysis and testing may be necessary to assess these aspects of the technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A lens barrel comprises fourth lenses Land L, a substantially cylindrical fourth lens group unit , and a substantially cylindrical cam frame . The fourth lens group unit holds the fourth lenses Land Land has a plurality of cam pins to and protruding in the radial direction. The cam frame is disposed substantially coaxially with the fourth lens group unit , and has a plurality of cam grooves that are formed in a direction intersecting the optical axis direction and engage with the cam pins to and ; assembly grooves and that are provided contiguously with the cam groove , engage with the cam pins to and in the mounting and assembly of the fourth lens group unit , and guide these cam pins from the end portion to the cam groove in the optical axis direction; and a concave portion that holds the cam pin in the assembly groove in the assembly of the fourth lens group unit
