18734764. CAMERA MODULE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.)

CAMERA MODULE

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Young Hwan Kwon of Suwon-si (KR)

Kum Kyung Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Nam Ki Park of Suwon-si (KR)

Ta Kyoung Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Jung Seok Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Young Bok Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)

Dong Yeon Shin of Suwon-si (KR)

CAMERA MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18734764 titled 'CAMERA MODULE

The camera module described in the patent application includes a housing, movable lens modules, and a stopper to prevent contact between the lens modules.

• The housing contains multiple movable lens modules that can move in the optical axis direction, each consisting of at least one lens.
• The stopper, mounted on the housing, includes a frame with an extension portion that faces one movable lens module to prevent contact.
• A damping member is placed on the extension portion to further prevent contact between the lens modules.

Potential Applications: This technology could be used in various camera systems, such as smartphones, digital cameras, security cameras, and more.

Problems Solved: The stopper prevents damage or misalignment that could occur if the movable lens modules come into contact with each other during operation.

Benefits: Enhanced durability and reliability of camera modules, improved image quality, and increased lifespan of the equipment.

Commercial Applications: This innovation could have significant implications in the consumer electronics industry, particularly in the development of high-quality camera systems for various devices.

Questions about Camera Module Stopper: 1. How does the stopper in the camera module prevent contact between movable lens modules? 2. What are the potential market implications of implementing this technology in consumer electronics?

Original Abstract Submitted

A camera module includes a housing; a plurality of movable lens modules disposed in an internal space of the housing and configured to be movable in an optical axis direction, each of the plurality of movable lens modules comprising at least one lens; and a stopper configured to prevent contact between at least two of the plurality of movable lens modules, wherein the stopper includes a frame mounted on the housing; an extension portion extending from the frame into the internal space of the housing to face a side of one movable lens module of the plurality of movable lens modules in the optical axis direction; and a damping member disposed on the extension portion to face the side of the one movable lens module in the optical axis direction.