US5214513A
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Apparatus for imparting motion to a solid-state image sensor
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1991-07-11
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Granted: 1993-05-25
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Expires: 2011-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A driving apparatus for imparting motion to an image sensor is disclosed that includes a frame structure, a support spring coupled to the frame structure, a support structure coupled to the support spring and a foundation structure, wherein the support structure keeps the support spring suspended above the foundation structure, a first drive solenoid coupled to a first side of the frame structure, and a second drive solenoid coupled to a second side of the frame structure that is adjacent to the first side of the frame structure wherein at least one drive solenoid includes a solenoid body, a magnetic coil, and a magnetically deflectable solenoid beam.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Kelly Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:05
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/04; H04N1/19; H04N1/195; H04N1/19505; H04N1/1951; H04N1/19521; H04N1/19568; H04N23/00; H04N23/58; H04N25/00; H04N25/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor comprising: frame means for retaining an electronic image sensor; a support spring coupled to the frame means; support means for suspending the support spring, wherein the support spring can freely move in at least one dimension; and at least one drive solenoid coupled to the frame means, wherein the drive solenoid includes an "E" shaped solenoid body having first and second raised end portions and a raised central portion that is lower than the first and second raised end portions, and a solenoid beam located above the raised central portion and coupled to the first and second raised end portions.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor comprising: frame means for retaining an electronic image sensor; a support spring coupled to the frame means; support means for suspending the support spring, wherein the support spring can freely move in at least one dimension; and at least one drive solenoid coupled to the frame means, wherein the drive solenoid includes an "E" shaped solenoid body having first and second raised end portions and a raised central portion that is lower than the first and second raised end portions, and a solenoid beam located above the raised central portion and coupled to the first and second raised end portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame means includes an aluminum frame member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frame means further comprises a circuit board coupled to the aluminum frame member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame means comprises a circuit board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support spring includes first and second sides coupled to the support means and third and fourth sides coupled to the frame means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the solenoid beam is coupled to the frame means via a connecting wire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor as claimed in claim 6, wherein the drive solenoid includes a wire wound bobbin coil mounted on the raised central portion of the solenoid body.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor comprising: a frame structure adapted for supporting the image sensor; a support spring coupled to the frame structure; a support structure coupled between the support spring and a foundation structure; first and second drive solenoids each having a respective deflectable solenoid beam and magnetic means for deflecting the solenoid beam; means for coupling movement of the first and second solenoid beams respectively to first and second sides of the frame structure.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor comprising: a frame structure adapted for supporting the image sensor; a support spring coupled to the frame structure; a support structure coupled between the support spring and a foundation structure; first and second drive solenoids each having a respective deflectable solenoid beam and magnetic means for deflecting the solenoid beam; means for coupling movement of the first and second solenoid beams respectively to first and second sides of the frame structure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a drive circuit coupled to the first and second drive solenoids.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
76 words
An apparatus for imparting motion to an electronic image sensor as claimed in claim 8, wherein the deflection means further comprises an "E" shaped solenoid body having first and second raised end portions and a raised central portion that is lower than the first and second end portions; a coil mounted on the raised central portion; wherein the respective solenoid beam is located above the central portion and coupled to the first and second end portions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
82 words
A solenoid comprising: an "E" shaped solenoid body having first and second raised end portions and a raised central portion located therebetween and extending less than the first and second raised end portions; a deflectable solenoid beam located above the raised central portion and coupled to the first and second raised end portions; and a coil mounted on the raised central portion of the solenoid body; wherein the solenoid beam is deflectable in response to a magnetic field established by the coil.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
82 words
A solenoid comprising: an "E" shaped solenoid body having first and second raised end portions and a raised central portion located therebetween and extending less than the first and second raised end portions; a deflectable solenoid beam located above the raised central portion and coupled to the first and second raised end portions; and a coil mounted on the raised central portion of the solenoid body; wherein the solenoid beam is deflectable in response to a magnetic field established by the coil.
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