US5619735A — Optical apparatus for correcting image deviation

Claim 1

Independent Claim 165 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system for correcting an image deviation; a movable member coupled to said corrective optical system; driving means for driving said corrective optical system through said movable member; means supporting said movable member to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable member for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; and control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for controlling the driving of said driving means such that said movable member is driven by said driving means to correct an image deviation due to angle variation of an optical axis of the apparatus as a result of the detected rotation; said supporting means cooperating with said movable member for substantially maintaining a constant angular position of said movable member with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 165 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system for correcting an image deviation; a movable member coupled to said corrective optical system; driving means for driving said corrective optical system through said movable member; means supporting said movable member to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable member for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; and control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for controlling the driving of said driving means such that said movable member is driven by said driving means to correct an image deviation due to angle variation of an optical axis of the apparatus as a result of the detected rotation; said supporting means cooperating with said movable member for substantially maintaining a constant angular position of said movable member with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 66 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said control means enables a driving speed of said driving means for generating rotation in a direction opposite to the direction of a rotation angle velocity for said movable member to be faster when the output of the angle variation detecting means indicates a rotation angle velocity with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 61 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said control means enables a driving speed of said driving means for generating rotation in the direction of a rotation angle velocity for said movable member to be slower when the output of the angle variation detecting means indicates rotation angle velocity with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 24 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said movable member is a member which is movable in a circular path.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 18 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said movable member is a link member.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 22 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said angle variation detecting means includes an angular velocity detecting sensor.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 22 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said angle variation detecting means includes an angular acceleration detecting sensor.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 29 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said angle variation detecting means includes two acceleration detecting sensors having sensitive shafts oriented in the same direction.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 174 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system for correcting an image deviation; a movable member coupled to said corrective optical system; driving means for driving said corrective optical system through said movable member, said movable member being arranged to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable member for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for causing said driving means to drive said movable member in order to correct an image deviation due to angle variation of an optical axis of the apparatus as a result of the detected rotation; and adjusting means for adjusting a movement amount of said movable member such that when said movable member is driven to correct said image deviation, said movable member is substantially maintained in a constant angular position with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 174 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system for correcting an image deviation; a movable member coupled to said corrective optical system; driving means for driving said corrective optical system through said movable member, said movable member being arranged to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable member for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for causing said driving means to drive said movable member in order to correct an image deviation due to angle variation of an optical axis of the apparatus as a result of the detected rotation; and adjusting means for adjusting a movement amount of said movable member such that when said movable member is driven to correct said image deviation, said movable member is substantially maintained in a constant angular position with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 65 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said control means enables a driving speed of said driving means for generating rotation in direction opposite to the direction of a rotation angle velocity for said movable member to be faster when the output of the angle variation .detecting means indicates a rotation angle velocity with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 62 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said control means enables a driving speed of said driving means for generating rotation in the direction of a rotation angle velocity for said movable member to be slower when the output of the angle variation detecting mane indicates a rotation angle velocity with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 25 words

An image deviation, correcting optical apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said movable member is a member which is movable in a a circular path.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 18 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said movable member is a link member.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 23 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said angle variation detecting means is includes an angular velocity detecting sensor.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 42 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said adjusting means adjusts the amount of movement of said movable member in response to operation of a member for varying the state of the entire optical system of the apparatus.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 32 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said member for varying the state of the entire optical system is a focusing adjustment member for an internal focusing lens.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 31 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said member for varying the state of the entire optical system is a zooming adjustment member for a zoom lens.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 227 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an optical system constituted at least partially by a corrective optical system which is movably supported in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the apparatus for correcting an image deviation; a movable member coupled to said corrective optical system; driving means for driving said corrective optical system through said movable member; means supporting said movable member to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable member for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; and control means for controlling the driving of said driving means such that said movable member is driven to make an angle variation -θ with respect to said optical axis in conjunction with a shifting amount D'{D'=D/A (where A=a coefficient and D=an image shifting amount)} of the corrective optical system for correcting an image deviation amount d at a variation angle θ of said optical axis with respect to said predetermined point of origin {d=f·θ (where f=focal length of the entire optical system)}; said supporting means cooperating with said movable member for substantially maintaining a constant angular position of said movable member with respect to said point of origin in conjunction with the movement of said corrective optical system by the shifting amount D'.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 227 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an optical system constituted at least partially by a corrective optical system which is movably supported in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the apparatus for correcting an image deviation; a movable member coupled to said corrective optical system; driving means for driving said corrective optical system through said movable member; means supporting said movable member to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable member for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; and control means for controlling the driving of said driving means such that said movable member is driven to make an angle variation -θ with respect to said optical axis in conjunction with a shifting amount D'{D'=D/A (where A=a coefficient and D=an image shifting amount)} of the corrective optical system for correcting an image deviation amount d at a variation angle θ of said optical axis with respect to said predetermined point of origin {d=f·θ (where f=focal length of the entire optical system)}; said supporting means cooperating with said movable member for substantially maintaining a constant angular position of said movable member with respect to said point of origin in conjunction with the movement of said corrective optical system by the shifting amount D'.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 33 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said control means controls said driving means to cause the output of the angle variation detecting means to approach a static output.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 41 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said control means operates so that the most recent operating state of said driving means is maintained when the output of the angle variation detecting means is a static output.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 24 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said movable member is a member which is movable in a circular path.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 18 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said movable member is a link member.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 22 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said angle variation detecting means includes an angular velocity detecting sensor.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 22 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said angle variation detecting means includes an angular acceleration detecting sensor.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 29 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 18, wherein said angle variation detecting means includes two acceleration detecting sensors having sensitive shafts oriented in the same direction.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 34 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 18, further including: adjustment means for adjusting an amount of motion of said movable member with respect to the driving amount of the driving means.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 33 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 26, wherein said control said means controls driving means to cause the output of the angle variation detecting means to approach a static output.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 41 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 26, wherein said control means operates so that the most recent operating state of said driving means is maintained when the output of the angle variation detecting means is a static output.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 241 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: a corrective optical system for correcting for deviation of the optical axis of a lens barrel; a driving shaft for driving said corrective optical system; a driving unit fixing member fixed to said lens barrel, with a first center axis of rotation and the sliding axis of a slider receiving portion of said driving unit fixing member being arranged in parallel with the optical axis of the lens barrel; a driving arm rotatively supported toward one end thereof at the first center axis of rotation of said driving unit fixing member and having a second center axis of rotation at a position spaced from the first center axis of rotation by a predetermined distance; and a driving shaft supporting member rotatively supported at the second center axis of rotation of said driving arm, with a slider thereof which is slidable along said slider receiving portion and said driving shaft being mounted in alignment with positions on a straight line through the second center axis of rotation and the second center axis of rotation being centrally disposed between said positions at a distance from each position equal to said predetermined distance; wherein said driving shaft supported by said driving shaft supporting member is structured so as to be shifted perpendicularly with respect to the optical axis of said lens barrel by oscillating said driving arm to shift said slider slidably along said slider receiving portion.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 241 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: a corrective optical system for correcting for deviation of the optical axis of a lens barrel; a driving shaft for driving said corrective optical system; a driving unit fixing member fixed to said lens barrel, with a first center axis of rotation and the sliding axis of a slider receiving portion of said driving unit fixing member being arranged in parallel with the optical axis of the lens barrel; a driving arm rotatively supported toward one end thereof at the first center axis of rotation of said driving unit fixing member and having a second center axis of rotation at a position spaced from the first center axis of rotation by a predetermined distance; and a driving shaft supporting member rotatively supported at the second center axis of rotation of said driving arm, with a slider thereof which is slidable along said slider receiving portion and said driving shaft being mounted in alignment with positions on a straight line through the second center axis of rotation and the second center axis of rotation being centrally disposed between said positions at a distance from each position equal to said predetermined distance; wherein said driving shaft supported by said driving shaft supporting member is structured so as to be shifted perpendicularly with respect to the optical axis of said lens barrel by oscillating said driving arm to shift said slider slidably along said slider receiving portion.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 32 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 29, further including a balancing member provided at another end side of said driving arm to be balanced with said corrective optical system.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 44 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 29, wherein the distance from said balancing member to the first center axis of rotation is longer than the distance from the first center axis of rotation to the second center of axis of rotation.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 37 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 29, wherein said balancing member shifts in a sense opposite to the shifting of said corrective optical system with respect to said first center of axis of rotation.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 33 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 29, wherein said balancing member is positioned forward in the direction of said optical axis with respect to said first center axis of rotation.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 36 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 29, further including: a shifting amount detecting member provided toward another end of said driving arm for enlarging a shifting amount of said driving shaft for detection.

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 88 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 29, wherein said driving shaft, said driving unit fixing member, said driving arm, and said driving shaft supporting member are provided in one pair each, and said pair of driving shafts support said corrective optical system at positions disaposed at right angles in the plane perpendicular to the direction of said optical axis, so that when said one of the driving shafts is driven, said corrective optical system is shifted in the axial direction of said other driving shaft.

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 21 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 35, wherein said pair of driving shafts are integrated straight members respectively.

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 50 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 35, wherein said corrective optical system is rotatively and slidably mounted to both of said driving shafts respectively, and when one of said driving shafts is driven, said other driving shaft functions as a guide for shifting said corrective optical system.

Claim 42

Dependent Claim 273 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: a corrective optical system for correcting for deviation of the optical axis of a lens barrel; driving means including A. a driving shaft for driving said corrective optical system; B. a driving unit fixing member fixed to said lens barrel, with a first center axis of rotation and the sliding axis of a slider receiving portion of said driving unit fixing member being arranged in parallel with the optical axis of the lens barrel; C. a driving arm rotatively supported at the first center axis of rotation of said driving unit fixing member, and having a second center axis of rotation at a position spaced from the first center axis of rotation by a predetermined distance; D. a driving shaft supporting member rotatively supported at the second center axis of rotation of said driving arm, with a slider thereof which is slidable along said slider receiving portion and said driving shaft being mounted in alignment with positions on a straight line through the second center axis of rotation and the second center axis of rotation being centrally disposed between said positions at a distance from each position equal to said predetermined distance; and E. said driving shaft supported by said driving shaft supporting member being driven perpendicularly with respect to the optical axis of said lens barrel by oscillating said driving arm to shift said slider slidably along said slider receiving portion; angle variation detecting means for detecting angular deviation of the optical axis of the lens barrel; and control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for controlling the driving of said driving means.

Claim 43

Dependent Claim 273 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: a corrective optical system for correcting for deviation of the optical axis of a lens barrel; driving means including A. a driving shaft for driving said corrective optical system; B. a driving unit fixing member fixed to said lens barrel, with a first center axis of rotation and the sliding axis of a slider receiving portion of said driving unit fixing member being arranged in parallel with the optical axis of the lens barrel; C. a driving arm rotatively supported at the first center axis of rotation of said driving unit fixing member, and having a second center axis of rotation at a position spaced from the first center axis of rotation by a predetermined distance; D. a driving shaft supporting member rotatively supported at the second center axis of rotation of said driving arm, with a slider thereof which is slidable along said slider receiving portion and said driving shaft being mounted in alignment with positions on a straight line through the second center axis of rotation and the second center axis of rotation being centrally disposed between said positions at a distance from each position equal to said predetermined distance; and E. said driving shaft supported by said driving shaft supporting member being driven perpendicularly with respect to the optical axis of said lens barrel by oscillating said driving arm to shift said slider slidably along said slider receiving portion; angle variation detecting means for detecting angular deviation of the optical axis of the lens barrel; and control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for controlling the driving of said driving means.

Claim 44

Dependent Claim 33 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 38, wherein said control means controls said driving means to cause the output of said angle variation detecting means to approach a static output.

Claim 45

Dependent Claim 39 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 38, wherein said control means operates to maintain the most recent operating state of said driving means when the output of said angle variation detecting means is a static output.

Claim 46

Dependent Claim 23 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 38, wherein said angle variation detecting means is includes an angular velocity detection sensor.

Claim 47

Dependent Claim 23 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 38, wherein said angle variation detecting means is includes an angular acceleration detection sensor.

Claim 48

Dependent Claim 30 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 38, wherein said angle variation detecting means is includes two acceleration detection sensors having sensitivity shafts oriented in the same direction.

Claim 49

Dependent Claim 44 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 38, further including: posture detection means for detecting the direction of gravity, and wherein said control means controls the driving of said driving means in consideration of the effects of the gravity to movable portions.

Claim 50

Dependent Claim 129 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus comprising: a corrective optical system for correcting for angular deviation of an optical axis of a lens barrel; a pair of driving members for driving said corrective optical system, said driving members supporting said corrective optical system within a plane perpendicular to said optical axis and respectively along directions perpendicular to each other, said driving members limiting inclination of said corrective optical system with respect to said plane perpendicular to the optical axis, one of said driving members acting to guide said corrective optical system driven by the other driving member; and a movement detection member provided on at least one said driving member, at a position for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical system, for detecting the enlarged shift amount.

Claim 51

Dependent Claim 129 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus comprising: a corrective optical system for correcting for angular deviation of an optical axis of a lens barrel; a pair of driving members for driving said corrective optical system, said driving members supporting said corrective optical system within a plane perpendicular to said optical axis and respectively along directions perpendicular to each other, said driving members limiting inclination of said corrective optical system with respect to said plane perpendicular to the optical axis, one of said driving members acting to guide said corrective optical system driven by the other driving member; and a movement detection member provided on at least one said driving member, at a position for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical system, for detecting the enlarged shift amount.

Claim 52

Dependent Claim 123 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an imaging optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical system, said driving mechanism including a rotationally moving member having a radius of rotation (R) and rotationally moving to effect a shift movement (D') of the corrective optical system along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical system, wherein the following equation is satisfied R=f/A where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical system, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical system.

Claim 53

Dependent Claim 123 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an imaging optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical system, said driving mechanism including a rotationally moving member having a radius of rotation (R) and rotationally moving to effect a shift movement (D') of the corrective optical system along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical system, wherein the following equation is satisfied R=f/A where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical system, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical system.

Claim 54

Dependent Claim 30 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 46, wherein a rotation center of said rotationally moving member is disposed to an image-plane side of said corrective optical system.

Claim 55

Dependent Claim 47 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 46, further comprising a rotation detecting sensor mounted on said rotationally moving member, an actuator for driving said driving mechanism, and a controller for controlling operation of said actuator based on an output from said rotation detecting sensor.

Claim 56

Dependent Claim 19 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said rotation detecting sensor is an angle velocimeter.

Claim 57

Dependent Claim 31 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 49, wherein said controller controls operation of said actuator so that the output of said rotation detecting sensor approaches a static output.

Claim 58

Dependent Claim 32 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 49, wherein said controller controls to continue operation of said actuator when the output of said rotation detecting sensor is a static output.

Claim 59

Dependent Claim 31 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said controller controls operation of said actuator so that the output of said rotation detecting sensor approaches a static output.

Claim 60

Dependent Claim 32 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said controller controls to continue operation of said actuator when the output of said rotation detecting sensor is a static output.

Claim 61

Dependent Claim 86 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an imaging optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical system, said driving mechanism including a rotationally moving member for rotationally moving around a rotation center disposed to an image-plane side of said corrective optical system to effect a shift movement of said corrective optical system along a direction perpendicular to an axis of said corrective optical system.

Claim 62

Dependent Claim 86 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an imaging optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical system, said driving mechanism including a rotationally moving member for rotationally moving around a rotation center disposed to an image-plane side of said corrective optical system to effect a shift movement of said corrective optical system along a direction perpendicular to an axis of said corrective optical system.

Claim 63

Dependent Claim 129 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an imaging optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical system, said driving mechanism including a rotationally moving member for rotationally moving by an angle (-θ) relative to a predetermined axis to effect a shift movement of said corrective optical system by an amount (D') along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical system, wherein the following equation is satisfied, -θ=D'×A/f where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical system, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical system.

Claim 64

Dependent Claim 129 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an imaging optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical system, said driving mechanism including a rotationally moving member for rotationally moving by an angle (-θ) relative to a predetermined axis to effect a shift movement of said corrective optical system by an amount (D') along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical system, wherein the following equation is satisfied, -θ=D'×A/f where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical system, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical system.

Claim 65

Dependent Claim 156 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an imaging optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical system, said driving mechanism including a first member for inclining by an angle (φ) relative to a predetermined axis to effect a shift movement (D') of said corrective optical system along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical system, and a second member connected to said first member for inclining by an angle (η) relative to said predetermined axis with the inclination of said first member by the angle (φ), wherein the following equation is satisfied, η=D'×A/f wherein f is a focal distance of the imaging optical system, and A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical system.

Claim 66

Dependent Claim 156 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an imaging optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical system, said driving mechanism including a first member for inclining by an angle (φ) relative to a predetermined axis to effect a shift movement (D') of said corrective optical system along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical system, and a second member connected to said first member for inclining by an angle (η) relative to said predetermined axis with the inclination of said first member by the angle (φ), wherein the following equation is satisfied, η=D'×A/f wherein f is a focal distance of the imaging optical system, and A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical system.

Claim 67

Dependent Claim 20 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 56, wherein the angle (η) is less than the angle (φ).

Claim 68

Dependent Claim 47 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 56, further comprising a rotation detecting sensor mounted on said second member, an actuator for driving said driving mechanism, and a controller for controlling an operation of said actuator based on an output from said rotation detecting sensor.

Claim 69

Dependent Claim 19 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 58, wherein said rotation detecting sensor is an angle velocimeter.

Claim 70

Dependent Claim 32 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 59, wherein said controller controls the operation of said actuator so that the output of said rotation detecting sensor approaches a static output.

Claim 71

Dependent Claim 33 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 59, wherein said controller controls to continue the operation of said actuator when the output of said rotation detecting sensor is a static output.

Claim 72

Dependent Claim 32 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 58, wherein said controller controls the operation of said actuator so that the output of said rotation detecting sensor approaches a static output.

Claim 73

Dependent Claim 33 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 58, wherein said controller controls to continue the operation of said actuator when the output of said rotation detecting sensor is a static output.

Claim 74

Dependent Claim 50 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; a shift amount enlarging mechanism for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical system; and a shift amount detecting sensor for detecting the shift amount enlarged by said shift amount enlarging mechanism.

Claim 75

Dependent Claim 50 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; a shift amount enlarging mechanism for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical system; and a shift amount detecting sensor for detecting the shift amount enlarged by said shift amount enlarging mechanism.

Claim 76

Dependent Claim 22 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 64, wherein said shift amount enlarging mechanism includes at least two rotating members.

Claim 77

Dependent Claim 52 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 64, further comprising an actuator for driving said shift amount enlarging mechanism, a vibration sensor for detecting a vibration of the apparatus, and a driving controller for controlling said actuator based on outputs from said shift amount detecting sensor and said vibration sensor.

Claim 78

Dependent Claim 53 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; a shift amount enlarging mechanism for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical system; and a balancer weight attached to said shift amount enlarging mechanism for balancing with the weight of said corrective optical system.

Claim 79

Dependent Claim 53 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: an optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; a shift amount enlarging mechanism for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical system; and a balancer weight attached to said shift amount enlarging mechanism for balancing with the weight of said corrective optical system.

Claim 80

Dependent Claim 25 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 67, wherein said balancer weight is disposed to an object side of said corrective optical system.

Claim 81

Dependent Claim 75 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus comprising: an optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element, said driving mechanism including a first Scott-Russel mechanism shifting said corrective optical system along a first direction in a plane perpendicular to an axis, and a second Scott-Russel mechanism to shift said corrective optical system along a different direction in said plane.

Claim 82

Dependent Claim 75 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus comprising: an optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element, said driving mechanism including a first Scott-Russel mechanism shifting said corrective optical system along a first direction in a plane perpendicular to an axis, and a second Scott-Russel mechanism to shift said corrective optical system along a different direction in said plane.

Claim 83

Dependent Claim 29 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 69, wherein respective links of said first and second Scott-Russel mechanisms are substantially aligned in a direction of said axis.

Claim 84

Dependent Claim 163 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus comprising: an imaging optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical system, said driving mechanism including a first member for inclining to effect a shift movement (D') of the corrective optical system along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical system, said first member having an arm length (L1); and a second member for inclining with the inclination of said first member, said second member being connected to said first member at an arm length (L2) from an end of said first member and having an arm length (L3), wherein the following equation is satisfied L1×L3/L2=f/A where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical system, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical system.

Claim 85

Dependent Claim 163 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus comprising: an imaging optical system constituted partially by a corrective optical system; and a driving mechanism for shifting said corrective optical system in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical system, said driving mechanism including a first member for inclining to effect a shift movement (D') of the corrective optical system along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical system, said first member having an arm length (L1); and a second member for inclining with the inclination of said first member, said second member being connected to said first member at an arm length (L2) from an end of said first member and having an arm length (L3), wherein the following equation is satisfied L1×L3/L2=f/A where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical system, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical system.

Claim 86

Dependent Claim 22 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 71, wherein the arm length (L2) is less than the arm length (L1).

Claim 87

Dependent Claim 27 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 71, wherein said driving mechanism has a member for adjusting the arm length (L3) of said second member.

Claim 88

Dependent Claim 25 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus according to claim 73, wherein said third member cooperates with a zoom adjusting member of the imaging optical system.

Claim 89

Dependent Claim 163 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means for correcting an image deviation; movable means coupled to said corrective optical means; driving means for driving said corrective optical means through said movable means; means supporting said movable means to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable means for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; and control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for controlling the driving of said driving means such that said movable means is driven by said driving means to correct an image deviation due to angle variation of an optical axis of the apparatus as a result of the detected rotation; said supporting means cooperating with said movable means for substantially maintaining a constant angular position of said movable means with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 90

Dependent Claim 163 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means for correcting an image deviation; movable means coupled to said corrective optical means; driving means for driving said corrective optical means through said movable means; means supporting said movable means to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable means for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; and control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for controlling the driving of said driving means such that said movable means is driven by said driving means to correct an image deviation due to angle variation of an optical axis of the apparatus as a result of the detected rotation; said supporting means cooperating with said movable means for substantially maintaining a constant angular position of said movable means with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 91

Dependent Claim 172 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means for correcting an image deviation; movable means coupled to said corrective optical means; driving means for driving said corrective optical means through said movable means, said movable means being arranged to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable means for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for causing said driving means to drive said movable means in order to correct an image deviation due to angle variation of an optical axis of the apparatus as a result of the detected rotation; and adjusting means for adjusting a movement amount of said movable means such that when said movable means is driven to correct said image deviation, said movable means is substantially maintained in a constant angular position with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 92

Dependent Claim 172 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means for correcting an image deviation; movable means coupled to said corrective optical means; driving means for driving said corrective optical means through said movable means, said movable means being arranged to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable means for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for causing said driving means to drive said movable means in order to correct an image deviation due to angle variation of an optical axis of the apparatus as a result of the detected rotation; and adjusting means for adjusting a movement amount of said movable means such that when said movable means is driven to correct said image deviation, said movable means is substantially maintained in a constant angular position with respect to said predetermined point of origin.

Claim 93

Dependent Claim 226 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: optical means constituted at least partially by a corrective optical means which is movably supported in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the apparatus for correcting an image deviation; movable means coupled to said corrective optical means; driving means for driving said corrective optical means through said movable means; means supporting said movable means to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable means for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; and control means for controlling the driving of said driving means such that said movable means is driven to make an angle variation -θ with respect to said optical axis in conjunction with a shifting amount D' {D'=D/A (where A=a coefficient and D=an image shifting amount)} of the corrective optical means for correcting an image deviation amount d at a variation angle θ of said optical axis with respect to said predetermined point of origin {d=f·θ (where f=focal length of the entire optical means)}; said supporting means cooperating with said movable means for substantially maintaining a constant angular position of said movable means with respect to said point of origin in conjunction with the movement of said corrective optical means by the shifting amount D'.

Claim 94

Dependent Claim 226 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: optical means constituted at least partially by a corrective optical means which is movably supported in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the apparatus for correcting an image deviation; movable means coupled to said corrective optical means; driving means for driving said corrective optical means through said movable means; means supporting said movable means to provide a corrective motion accompanying a rotational component when said driving means is driven; angle variation detecting means fixed to said movable means for detecting rotation relative to a predetermined point of origin of an inertial system; and control means for controlling the driving of said driving means such that said movable means is driven to make an angle variation -θ with respect to said optical axis in conjunction with a shifting amount D' {D'=D/A (where A=a coefficient and D=an image shifting amount)} of the corrective optical means for correcting an image deviation amount d at a variation angle θ of said optical axis with respect to said predetermined point of origin {d=f·θ (where f=focal length of the entire optical means)}; said supporting means cooperating with said movable means for substantially maintaining a constant angular position of said movable means with respect to said point of origin in conjunction with the movement of said corrective optical means by the shifting amount D'.

Claim 95

Dependent Claim 236 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: corrective optical means for correcting for deviation of the optical axis of a lens barrel means; driving shaft means for driving said corrective optical means; fixing means fixed to said lens barrel means, with a first center axis of rotation and the sliding axis of slider receiving means of said fixing means being arranged in parallel with the optical axis of the lens barrel means; driving arm means rotatively supported toward one end thereof at the first center axis of rotation of said fixing means and having a second center axis of rotation at a position spaced from the first center axis of rotation by a predetermined distance; and supporting means rotatively supported at the second center axis of rotation of said driving arm means, with slider means thereof which is slidable along said slider receiving means and said driving shaft means being mounted in alignment with positions on a straight line through the second center axis of rotation and the second center axis of rotation being centrally disposed between said positions at a distance from each position equal to said predetermined distance; wherein said driving shaft means supported by said supporting means is structured so as to be shifted perpendicularly with respect to the optical axis of said lens barrel means by oscillating said driving arm means to shift said slider means slidably along said slider receiving means.

Claim 96

Dependent Claim 236 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: corrective optical means for correcting for deviation of the optical axis of a lens barrel means; driving shaft means for driving said corrective optical means; fixing means fixed to said lens barrel means, with a first center axis of rotation and the sliding axis of slider receiving means of said fixing means being arranged in parallel with the optical axis of the lens barrel means; driving arm means rotatively supported toward one end thereof at the first center axis of rotation of said fixing means and having a second center axis of rotation at a position spaced from the first center axis of rotation by a predetermined distance; and supporting means rotatively supported at the second center axis of rotation of said driving arm means, with slider means thereof which is slidable along said slider receiving means and said driving shaft means being mounted in alignment with positions on a straight line through the second center axis of rotation and the second center axis of rotation being centrally disposed between said positions at a distance from each position equal to said predetermined distance; wherein said driving shaft means supported by said supporting means is structured so as to be shifted perpendicularly with respect to the optical axis of said lens barrel means by oscillating said driving arm means to shift said slider means slidably along said slider receiving means.

Claim 97

Dependent Claim 269 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: corrective optical means for correcting for deviation of the optical axis of a lens barrel means; driving means including A. driving shaft means for driving said corrective optical means; B. fixing means fixed to said lens barrel means, with a first center axis of rotation and the sliding axis of slider receiving means of said fixing means being arranged in parallel with the optical axis of the lens barrel means; C. driving arm means rotatively supported at the first center axis of rotation of said fixing means, and having a second center axis of rotation at a position spaced from the first center axis of rotation by a predetermined distance; D. supporting means rotatively supported at the second center axis of rotation of said driving arm means, with slider means thereof which is slidable along said slider receiving means and said driving shaft means being mounted in alignment with positions on a straight line through the second center axis of rotation and the second center axis of rotation being centrally disposed between said positions at a distance from each position equal to said predetermined distance; and E. said driving shaft means supported by said supporting means being driven perpendicularly with respect to the optical axis of said lens barrel means by oscillating said driving arm means to shift said slider means slidably along said slider receiving means; angle variation detecting means for detecting angular deviation of the optical axis of the lens barrel means; and control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for controlling the driving of said driving means.

Claim 98

Dependent Claim 269 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: corrective optical means for correcting for deviation of the optical axis of a lens barrel means; driving means including A. driving shaft means for driving said corrective optical means; B. fixing means fixed to said lens barrel means, with a first center axis of rotation and the sliding axis of slider receiving means of said fixing means being arranged in parallel with the optical axis of the lens barrel means; C. driving arm means rotatively supported at the first center axis of rotation of said fixing means, and having a second center axis of rotation at a position spaced from the first center axis of rotation by a predetermined distance; D. supporting means rotatively supported at the second center axis of rotation of said driving arm means, with slider means thereof which is slidable along said slider receiving means and said driving shaft means being mounted in alignment with positions on a straight line through the second center axis of rotation and the second center axis of rotation being centrally disposed between said positions at a distance from each position equal to said predetermined distance; and E. said driving shaft means supported by said supporting means being driven perpendicularly with respect to the optical axis of said lens barrel means by oscillating said driving arm means to shift said slider means slidably along said slider receiving means; angle variation detecting means for detecting angular deviation of the optical axis of the lens barrel means; and control means responsive to said angle variation detecting means for controlling the driving of said driving means.

Claim 99

Dependent Claim 132 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: corrective optical means for correcting for angular deviation of an optical axis of a lens barrel means; a pair of driving means for driving said corrective optical means, said pair of driving means supporting said corrective optical means within a plane perpendicular to said optical axis and respectively along directions perpendicular to each other, said pair of driving means limiting inclination of said corrective optical means with respect to said plane perpendicular to the optical axis, one of said driving means acting to guide said corrective optical means driven by the other driving means; and movement detection means provided on at least one said driving means, at a position for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical means, for detecting the enlarged shift amount.

Claim 100

Dependent Claim 132 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: corrective optical means for correcting for angular deviation of an optical axis of a lens barrel means; a pair of driving means for driving said corrective optical means, said pair of driving means supporting said corrective optical means within a plane perpendicular to said optical axis and respectively along directions perpendicular to each other, said pair of driving means limiting inclination of said corrective optical means with respect to said plane perpendicular to the optical axis, one of said driving means acting to guide said corrective optical means driven by the other driving means; and movement detection means provided on at least one said driving means, at a position for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical means, for detecting the enlarged shift amount.

Claim 101

Dependent Claim 120 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: imaging optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical means, said driving means including rotationally moving means having a radius of rotation (R) and rotationally moving to effect a shift movement (D') of the corrective optical means along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical means, wherein the following equation is satisfied R=f/A where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical means, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical means.

Claim 102

Dependent Claim 120 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: imaging optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical means, said driving means including rotationally moving means having a radius of rotation (R) and rotationally moving to effect a shift movement (D') of the corrective optical means along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical means, wherein the following equation is satisfied R=f/A where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical means, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical means.

Claim 103

Dependent Claim 83 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: imaging optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical means, said driving means including rotationally moving means for rotationally moving around a rotation center disposed to an image-plane side of said corrective optical means to effect a shift movement of said corrective optical means along a direction perpendicular to an axis of said corrective optical means.

Claim 104

Dependent Claim 83 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: imaging optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical means, said driving means including rotationally moving means for rotationally moving around a rotation center disposed to an image-plane side of said corrective optical means to effect a shift movement of said corrective optical means along a direction perpendicular to an axis of said corrective optical means.

Claim 105

Dependent Claim 126 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: imaging optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical means, said driving means including rotationally moving means for rotationally moving by an angle (-θ) relative to a predetermined axis to effect a shift movement of said corrective optical means by an amount (D') along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical means, wherein the following equation is satisfied -θ=D'×A/f where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical means, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical means.

Claim 106

Dependent Claim 126 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: imaging optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical means, said driving means including rotationally moving means for rotationally moving by an angle (-θ) relative to a predetermined axis to effect a shift movement of said corrective optical means by an amount (D') along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical means, wherein the following equation is satisfied -θ=D'×A/f where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical means, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical means.

Claim 107

Dependent Claim 152 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: imaging optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical means, said driving means including first means for inclining by an angle (φ) relative to a predetermined axis to effect a shift movement (D') of said corrective optical means along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical means, and second means connected to said first means for inclining by an angle (η) relative to said predetermined axis with the inclination of said first means by the angle (φ) wherein the following equation is satisfied η=D'×A/f where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical means, and A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical means.

Claim 108

Dependent Claim 152 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: imaging optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical means, said driving means including first means for inclining by an angle (φ) relative to a predetermined axis to effect a shift movement (D') of said corrective optical means along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical means, and second means connected to said first means for inclining by an angle (η) relative to said predetermined axis with the inclination of said first means by the angle (φ) wherein the following equation is satisfied η=D'×A/f where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical means, and A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical means.

Claim 109

Dependent Claim 159 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus comprising: imaging optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical means, said driving means including first means for inclining to effect a shift movement (D') of the corrective optical means along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical means, said first means having an arm length (L1); and second means for inclining with the inclination of said first means, said second means being connected to said first means at an arm length (L2) from an end of said first means and having an arm length (L3), wherein the following equation is satisfied L1×L3/L2=f/A where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical means, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical means.

Claim 110

Dependent Claim 159 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus comprising: imaging optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element of said imaging optical means, said driving means including first means for inclining to effect a shift movement (D') of the corrective optical means along a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of said corrective optical means, said first means having an arm length (L1); and second means for inclining with the inclination of said first means, said second means being connected to said first means at an arm length (L2) from an end of said first means and having an arm length (L3), wherein the following equation is satisfied L1×L3/L2=f/A where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical means, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of said corrective optical means.

Claim 111

Dependent Claim 47 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; shift amount enlarging means for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical means; and shift amount detecting means for detecting the shift amount enlarged by said shift amount enlarging means.

Claim 112

Dependent Claim 47 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; shift amount enlarging means for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical means; and shift amount detecting means for detecting the shift amount enlarged by said shift amount enlarging means.

Claim 113

Dependent Claim 51 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; shift amount enlarging means for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical means; and balancer weight means attached to said shift amount enlarging means for balancing with the weight of said corrective optical means.

Claim 114

Dependent Claim 51 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus, comprising: optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; shift amount enlarging means for enlarging a shift amount of said corrective optical means; and balancer weight means attached to said shift amount enlarging means for balancing with the weight of said corrective optical means.

Claim 115

Dependent Claim 75 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus comprising: optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element, said driving means including a first Scott-Russel mechanism means shifting said corrective optical means along a first direction in a plane perpendicular to an axis, and a second Scott-Russel mechanism means to shift said corrective optical means along a different direction in said plane.

Claim 116

Dependent Claim 75 words

An image deviation correcting optical apparatus comprising: optical means constituted partially by a corrective optical means; and driving means for shifting said corrective optical means in relation to another optical element, said driving means including a first Scott-Russel mechanism means shifting said corrective optical means along a first direction in a plane perpendicular to an axis, and a second Scott-Russel mechanism means to shift said corrective optical means along a different direction in said plane.

Claim 117

Independent Claim 121 words

A method of correcting an image deviation, comprising the steps of: shifting a corrective optical system partially constituting an imaging optical system by a distance (D') in relation to an optical axis of the imaging optical system; and moving a coupling member along said optical axis in synchronization with the shifting motion of said corrective optical system, so that the coupling member moves along an arc having a radius (R) around a predetermined point on said optical axis; wherein the following equation is satisfied R=f/A where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical system, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of the corrective optical system.

Claim 118

Independent Claim 121 words

A method of correcting an image deviation, comprising the steps of: shifting a corrective optical system partially constituting an imaging optical system by a distance (D') in relation to an optical axis of the imaging optical system; and moving a coupling member along said optical axis in synchronization with the shifting motion of said corrective optical system, so that the coupling member moves along an arc having a radius (R) around a predetermined point on said optical axis; wherein the following equation is satisfied R=f/A where f is a focal distance of the imaging optical system, A is D/D', and D is an image movement amount on an image plane corresponding to the shift amount D' of the corrective optical system.

Claim 119

Dependent Claim 35 words

A method of correcting an image deviation according to claim 89, wherein a center of shifting movement of said coupling member along said arc is disposed to an image-plane side of the corrective optical system.

Claim 120

Dependent Claim 45 words

A method of correcting an image deviation according to claim 89, further comprising the steps of detecting a shift angle of said coupling member about said center of movement and controlling the shifting movement of said coupling member in accordance with the detected shift angle.

Claim 121

Dependent Claim 27 words

A method of correcting an image deviation according to claim 91, wherein the controlling is effected such that a result of the detecting approaches a static result.

Claim 122

Dependent Claim 23 words

A method of correcting an image deviation according to claim 91, wherein the controlling continues until a result of the detecting is static.

Claim 123

Dependent Claim 20 words

A method of correcting an image deviation according to claim 91, wherein the detecting is made by an angle velocimeter.

Claim 124

Dependent Claim 27 words

A method of correcting an image deviation according to claim 94, wherein the controlling is effected such that a result of the detecting approaches a static result.

Claim 125

Dependent Claim 23 words

A method of correcting an image deviation according to claim 94, wherein the controlling continues until a result of the detecting is static.

Claim 126

Dependent Claim 135 words

An image shake correction optical apparatus, comprising: a correction optical system constituting a part of an optical system; and a shift mechanism for shifting said correction optical system within a plane perpendicular to an optical axis; wherein said shift mechanism includes a supporting member for supporting said correction optical system, and a guide mechanism for movably guiding said supporting member, said guide mechanism includes first and second rod-like elements disposed outside of a diameter of a lens of said correction optical system, positioned asymmetrically to the optical axis, and extending, respectively, in first and second directions within the plane perpendicular to the optical axis, and said correction optical system is independently moved in said first direction with guiding by said first rod-like element, and in said second direction with guiding by said second rod-like element.

Claim 127

Dependent Claim 135 words

An image shake correction optical apparatus, comprising: a correction optical system constituting a part of an optical system; and a shift mechanism for shifting said correction optical system within a plane perpendicular to an optical axis; wherein said shift mechanism includes a supporting member for supporting said correction optical system, and a guide mechanism for movably guiding said supporting member, said guide mechanism includes first and second rod-like elements disposed outside of a diameter of a lens of said correction optical system, positioned asymmetrically to the optical axis, and extending, respectively, in first and second directions within the plane perpendicular to the optical axis, and said correction optical system is independently moved in said first direction with guiding by said first rod-like element, and in said second direction with guiding by said second rod-like element.

Claim 128

Dependent Claim 30 words

An image shake correction optical apparatus according to claim 97, wherein each said rod-like element has a cylindrical shape, and said first and second directions are perpendicular to each other.

Claim 129

Dependent Claim 34 words

An image shake correction optical apparatus according to claim 97, wherein said first rod-like element is moved in said second direction when said correction optical system is guided to move in said second direction.

Claim 130

Dependent Claim 135 words

An image shake correction optical apparatus, comprising: a correction optical system constituting a part of an optical system; and an actuator mechanism for shifting said correction optical system within a plane perpendicular to an optical axis; wherein said actuator mechanism includes: first and second rod-like elements for guiding said correction optical system, said first and second rod-like elements being disposed radially outside of a diameter of a lens of said correction optical system, being positioned asymmetrically to the optical axis, and extending, respectively, in first and second directions within the plane perpendicular to the optical axis; a first actuator for driving along said first direction said correction optical system guided by said first rod-like element; and a second actuator for driving along said second direction said correction optical system guided by said second rod-like element.

Claim 131

Dependent Claim 135 words

An image shake correction optical apparatus, comprising: a correction optical system constituting a part of an optical system; and an actuator mechanism for shifting said correction optical system within a plane perpendicular to an optical axis; wherein said actuator mechanism includes: first and second rod-like elements for guiding said correction optical system, said first and second rod-like elements being disposed radially outside of a diameter of a lens of said correction optical system, being positioned asymmetrically to the optical axis, and extending, respectively, in first and second directions within the plane perpendicular to the optical axis; a first actuator for driving along said first direction said correction optical system guided by said first rod-like element; and a second actuator for driving along said second direction said correction optical system guided by said second rod-like element.

Claim 132

Dependent Claim 30 words

An image shake correction optical apparatus according to claim 100, wherein each said rod-like element has a cylindrical shape, and said first and second directions are perpendicular to each other.

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Optical apparatus for correcting image deviation

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