US4615585A
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Optical focusing device
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1985-01-09
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Granted: 1986-10-07
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Expires: 2005-01-09
Abstract
Abstract In an optical device an objective (11) can be moved relative to the frame (1) along its optical axis (13) in parallel guide means (3, 5) by means of an electromagnetic actuating device. The actuating device comprises first actuating means (21) and second actuating means (23) which are connected to the objective (11) and which cooperate with said first actuating means via an air gap (25). The first actuating means (21) are arranged in a mount (27) which is supported by a leaf-spring-shaped element (29) which is secured to the frame (1).
Inventors
- 👤 Robert N. J. Van Sluys
- 👤 Johannes J. M. Schoenmakers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:52
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B7/00; G11B7/08; G11B7/09; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B7/0925; G11B7/093; G11B7/0932
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
An optical device comprising an axially movable objective with an optical axis, a frame carrying guide means for the axial movements of the objective, and an electromagnetic actuating device for the objective, which actuating device comprises first actuating means which are supported resiliently on the frame and which are arranged concentrically around the objective, and second actuating means which are connected to the objective and which are spaced from the first actuating means by an annular gap characterized in that the first actuating means are in an annular mount which is secured to the frame by a leaf-spring-shaped damping element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
An optical device comprising an axially movable objective with an optical axis, a frame carrying guide means for the axial movements of the objective, and an electromagnetic actuating device for the objective, which actuating device comprises first actuating means which are supported resiliently on the frame and which are arranged concentrically around the objective, and second actuating means which are connected to the objective and which are spaced from the first actuating means by an annular gap characterized in that the first actuating means are in an annular mount which is secured to the frame by a leaf-spring-shaped damping element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An optical device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the annular mount and the leaf-spring-shaped element are constructed as a one-piece injection-moulded product.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
An optical device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the leaf-spring-shaped element is interposed between two parallel blade springs which support the objective, the end of the leaf-spring-shaped element which is remote from the mount being secured between the blade springs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An optical device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the leaaf-spring-shaped element is interposed between two parallel blade springs which support the objective, the end of the leaf-spring-shaped element which is remote from the mount being secured between the blade springs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
An optical device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that at their ends which are remote from the objective the blade springs are provided with a moulded-on fixing portion to which the leaf-spring-shaped element is secured.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-10-06 | 1990-04-07 | 1990-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-10-06 | 1994-04-07 | 1994-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-10-06 | 1998-04-07 | 1998-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |