Wiring member, shake correction unit, and smartphone

Abstract

A wiring member, a shake correction unit, and a smartphone are provided. The wiring member includes a circuit board having a flat portion, at least one connection portion connected to the flat portion, a first wiring portion extending from an end portion on one side of the at least one connection portion, a second wiring portion extending from an end portion on the other side of the at least one connection portion, and an external terminal connection member electrically connected to the flat portion. The external terminal connection member is electrically connected to the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion, and the first wiring portion, the second wiring portion, the external terminal connection member, the at least one connection portion, and an end portion on one side of the at least one connection portion and an end portion on the other side of the at least one connection portion among the flat portion are annular.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to wiring components, wobbling correction units, and smartphones. Background Technology

[0002] When shooting still or moving images with a camera, blurry images are sometimes caused by camera shake. Image shading devices that prevent this blurring and enable sharp shooting are becoming practical. These devices correct the position and orientation of the camera module based on camera shake, thereby eliminating image blur.

[0003] The camera signal from the shakiness correction device is output to the outside via a flexible printed circuit board (FPC). Since the FPC is movable according to the movement of the camera element, high resistance of the FPC can sometimes hinder operation. Therefore, it has been studied to appropriately adjust the resistance of the FPC (for example, see Patent Document 1). In the folded circuit board structure of Patent Document 1, the movable bracket plate oscillates in multiple axes relative to the fixed bracket plate, thus reducing power consumption.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Chinese Patent Application Publication No. 111665677 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] However, the folded circuit board structure of Patent Document 1 is complex and sometimes cannot be easily manufactured.

[0009] The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide an easy-to-manufacture wiring component, a wobbling correction unit, and a smartphone.

[0010] Solution for solving the problem

[0011] An exemplary wiring component according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a circuit board having a flat portion; at least one connection portion connected to the flat portion; a first wiring portion extending from one end of the at least one connection portion; a second wiring portion extending from the other end of the at least one connection portion; and an external terminal connection component electrically connected to the flat portion. The external terminal connection component is electrically connected to the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion, and the first wiring portion, the second wiring portion, the external terminal connection component, the at least one connection portion, and the flat portion form a ring between one end of the at least one connection portion and the other end of the at least one connection portion.

[0012] An exemplary shake correction unit according to another aspect of the present invention corrects the shake of an optical module having at least an imaging element. The shake correction unit comprises: a movable body; a fixed body that supports the movable body to enable movement; and a wiring component as described above connected to the movable body.

[0013] An exemplary smartphone according to another aspect of the present invention has an optical unit comprising the shake correction unit and the optical module as described above.

[0014] The effects of the invention

[0015] According to an exemplary solution of the present invention, wiring components can be easily manufactured. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of a smartphone equipped with the optical unit of this embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2A This is a schematic perspective view of the optical unit in this embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2B This is a schematic perspective view of the optical unit in this embodiment.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic exploded perspective view of the optical unit of this embodiment.

[0020] Figure 4A This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4B This is a schematic exploded perspective view of the wiring components in this embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0024] Figure 7A This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0025] Figure 7B This is a schematic side view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0026] Figure 8A This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0027] Figure 8B This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0028] Figure 8C This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0030] Figure 10A This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0031] Figure 10B This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0032] Figure 10C This is a partially enlarged perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0033] Figure 11 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0034] Figure 12 This is a schematic exploded view of the movable and fixed bodies in the optical unit of this embodiment.

[0035] Figure 13A This is a schematic perspective view of the fixture and support mechanism in the optical unit of this embodiment.

[0036] Figure 13B This is a schematic exploded perspective view of the fixture and support mechanism in the optical unit of this embodiment.

[0037] Figure 14A This is a schematic perspective view of the optical unit in this embodiment.

[0038] Figure 14B This is a schematic perspective view of the optical unit in this embodiment.

[0039] Figure 15 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0040] Figure 16 This is a schematic perspective view of the optical unit in this embodiment.

[0041] Figure 17 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0042] Figure 18 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0043] Figure 19 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component in this embodiment.

[0044] In the picture:

[0045] 100—Wiring component; 200—Optical unit; 200A—Sway correction unit; 210—Movable body; 212—Optical element; 214—Holding component; 220—Fixed body; 230—Support mechanism; 240—Oscillation mechanism; 270—Circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, illustrates exemplary embodiments of the circuit board, shake correction unit, and smartphone of the present invention. Furthermore, in the drawings, the same or equivalent parts are labeled with the same reference numerals without repetition of descriptions. Additionally, in this specification, for ease of understanding, mutually orthogonal X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are sometimes referred to. It should be noted that the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis do not limit the orientation of the optical unit during use. Furthermore, in this specification, the Z-axis direction is sometimes referred to as the first direction, the Y-axis direction as the second direction, and the X-axis direction as the third direction; however, it should be noted that the relationship between the directions of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis and the first to third directions is not limited thereto.

[0047] The optical unit of this embodiment is suitable for use as an optical component in a smartphone.

[0048] First, refer to Figure 1 This describes a smartphone 300 equipped with the optical unit 200 of this embodiment. Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of a smartphone 300 equipped with the optical unit 200 of this embodiment.

[0049] like Figure 1As shown, the smartphone 300 of this embodiment includes an optical unit 200. As an example, the optical unit 200 is mounted on the smartphone 300. In the smartphone 300, light L is incident from the outside via the optical unit 200, and an image of a subject is captured based on the light incident on the optical unit 200. The optical unit 200 is used to correct image shake when the smartphone 300 shakes. Alternatively, the optical unit 200 may also include an image sensor, and the optical unit 200 may also include an optical component for transmitting light to the image sensor. By including the optical unit 200, the smartphone 300 can correct image shake.

[0050] The optical unit 200 is preferably made small. This allows for the miniaturization of the smartphone 300 itself, or allows other components to be mounted within the smartphone 300 without making it large.

[0051] Furthermore, the application of the optical unit 200 is not limited to the smartphone 300, and can be used in various devices without particular limitations, such as cameras and video recorders. For example, the optical unit 200 can also be mounted on shooting devices such as mobile phones with cameras, dashcams, or action cameras and wearable cameras mounted on mobile bodies such as helmets, bicycles, and radio-controlled helicopters.

[0052] Next, refer to Figures 1-2B The optical unit 200 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 2A and Figure 2B This is a schematic perspective view of the optical unit 200 according to this embodiment. Figure 2B The storage casing 290 is omitted in the text.

[0053] like Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, the optical unit 200 includes a movable body 210, a fixed body 220, a circuit board 270, and a housing 290. The movable body 210 has an optical element 10 having at least an imaging element and a retainer 214. The movable body 210 is configured to be movable relative to the fixed body 220. Here, the fixed body 220 is covered by the housing 290. The optical element 10 has a wiring component 100. The wiring component 100 and a portion of the circuit board 270 extend from the interior of the fixed body 220 and the housing 290 to the exterior. The wiring component 100 extends relative to the fixed body 220 and the housing 290 in the -X direction. The circuit board 270 extends relative to the fixed body 220 and the housing 290 in the -Y direction.

[0054] Optical element 10 has an optical axis Pa. The optical axis Pa extends from the center of the +Z direction side of the optical element 10 in the Z direction. Light along the optical axis Pa is incident on the optical element 10. A light incident surface of the optical element 10 is disposed on the +Z direction side surface of the optical element 10. The optical axis Pa extends in the normal direction relative to the light incident surface. The optical axis Pa extends in the optical axis direction Dp. The optical axis direction Dp is parallel to the normal to the light incident surface of the optical element 10.

[0055] The direction orthogonal to the optical axis direction Dp is the direction that intersects and is perpendicular to the optical axis Pa. In this specification, the direction orthogonal to the optical axis Pa is sometimes referred to as "radial." The outer radial direction indicates the direction away from the optical axis Pa in the radial direction. Figure 2A In the diagram, R represents a radial direction. Additionally, the direction of rotation about the optical axis Pa is sometimes described as the "circumferential direction." Figure 2A In the diagram, S indicates the circumferential direction.

[0056] When the movable body 210 is inserted into the fixed body 220 and mounted on the fixed body 220, the optical axis Pa of the optical element 10 is parallel to the Z-axis direction. When the movable body 210 moves relative to the fixed body 220 from this state, the optical axis Pa of the optical element 10 swings, so the optical axis Pa is no longer in a state parallel to the Z-axis direction.

[0057] The following explanation assumes that the movable body 210 does not move relative to the fixed body 220 and that the optical axis Pa remains parallel to the Z-axis. That is, in the description of the shape, positional relationship, movement, etc. of the movable body 210, the fixed body 220, etc., based on the optical axis Pa, unless the tilt of the optical axis Pa is specifically described, it is assumed that the optical axis Pa is parallel to the Z-axis.

[0058] The movable body 210 is at least rotatable about a first rotation axis extending in a first direction (e.g., the Z direction). The movable body 210 is housed in the fixed body 220. Alternatively, when the movable body 210 is housed in the fixed body 220, the entire movable body 210 may not be located inside the fixed body 220, and a portion of the movable body 210 may protrude or extend from the fixed body 220.

[0059] A fixed body 220 is located around a movable body 210. The movable body 210 is inserted into and held on the fixed body 220. A wiring component 100 may be mounted on the outer surface of the fixed body 220. The wiring component 100 and the circuit board 270 include, for example, a flexible printed circuit (FPC). Typically, the circuit board 270 transmits signals for oscillating the movable body 210. The wiring component 100 transmits signals obtained in the optical element 10.

[0060] The movable body 210 has an optical element 10 and a retainer 214. The optical element 10 is housed in the retainer 214. The retainer 214 holds the optical element 10.

[0061] The wiring component 100 surrounds the periphery of the fixing body 220 in a manner away from the fixing body 220. Therefore, the wiring component 100 is located radially outside the fixing body 220 in a manner away from the fixing body 220. As a result, contact between the wiring component 100 and the fixing body 220 can be suppressed.

[0062] Next, refer to Figures 1-3 The optical unit 200 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 3 This is a schematic exploded perspective view of the optical unit 200 of this embodiment.

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, the optical unit 200 includes a movable body 210, a fixed body 220, a support mechanism 230, a swing mechanism 240, a circuit board 270, and a storage housing 290.

[0064] The movable body 210 has an optical element 10 and a retainer 214. The optical element 10 is housed in the retainer 214. The retainer 214 holds the optical element 10.

[0065] The optical element 10 has an optical module 10M that has at least an imaging element. Such an optical module 10M is also referred to as a camera module. The optical module 10M has a lens unit 10L and a wiring component 100.

[0066] The support mechanism 230 supports the movable body 210 on the fixed body 220. The swing mechanism 240 causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220.

[0067] Additionally, in this specification, the optical unit 200 includes a shake correction unit 200A. The shake correction unit 200A includes a retainer 214, a fixing body 220, a support mechanism 230, a swing mechanism 240, a circuit board 270, and a housing 290. The shake correction unit 200A may or may not include the optical element 10. The wiring component 100 can be mounted on a camera module with shake correction functionality.

[0068] <Moveable Body 210>

[0069] Here, the movable body 210 is a thin, approximately rectangular parallelepiped shape. When viewed along the Z-axis, the movable body 210 has a rotationally symmetric structure. The length of the movable body 210 along the X-axis is approximately equal to its length along the Y-axis. Furthermore, the length of the movable body 210 along the Z-axis is smaller than its length along either the X-axis or the Y-axis.

[0070] The movable body 210 has an optical element 10 and a retainer 214. The optical element 10 is a generally cuboid shape with a protrusion in one part. The retainer 214 houses the optical element 10. The retainer 214 is a generally hollow cuboid shape with a partial opening on one side.

[0071] The retainer 214 has a bottom 214a and a side 214b. The side 214b protrudes from the outer edge of the bottom 214a in the +Z direction. The bottom 214a faces the fixing body 220.

[0072] Here, at least a portion of the bottom surface of the optical element 10 contacts at least a portion of the bottom 214a of the retainer 214. Therefore, the optical element 10 is supported by the bottom 214a of the retainer 214. The retainer 214 has a symmetrical structure relative to the optical axis Pa when viewed from the Z direction.

[0073] The optical element 10 has an optical module 10M. The optical module 10M includes a lens unit 10L and a wiring component 100. An imaging element is built into the lens unit 10L. The wiring component 100 has multiple wires. The multiple wires are insulated from each other. The wiring component 100 transmits signals generated in the imaging element. In addition, the wiring component 100 transmits signals that drive the imaging element. A portion of the wiring component 100 is disposed between the lens unit 10L and the retainer 214.

[0074] Thus, the optical element 10 has an optical module 10M. The optical module 10M includes a lens unit 10L and a wiring component 100 electrically connected to an imaging element within the lens unit 10L. The wiring component 100 is opposite to the upper surface of the bottom 214a of the retainer 214.

[0075] The wiring component 100 includes a circuit board 110A, a first wiring portion 120a, a second wiring portion 120b, a connection portion 140, and an external terminal connection component 180. The circuit board 110A is electrically connected to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b via the connection portion 140. The external terminal is connected to the external terminal connection component 180. Through the wiring component 100, the imaging signal acquired in the optical element 10 can be output to the external terminal.

[0076] The circuit board 110A has a flat portion 110. The flat portion 110 is a thin plate shape that extends in the XY plane. The lens unit 10L is disposed on the +Z direction side of the flat portion 110. The flat portion 110 is sandwiched between the lens unit 10L and the retainer 214.

[0077] The connecting portion 140 is located on the +X direction side relative to the flat portion 110. The connecting portion 140 connects the flat portion 110 to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b, respectively.

[0078] The first wiring portion 120a connects the connecting portion 140 and the external terminal connection component 180. The second wiring portion 120b connects the connecting portion 140 and the external terminal connection component 180. The first wiring portion 120a is located on the +Y direction side relative to the circuit board 110A. The second wiring portion 120b is located on the -Y direction side relative to the circuit board 110A. The first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b surround the flat portion 110. The first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b linearly surround the periphery of the flat portion 110.

[0079] External terminals are connected to external terminal connection member 180. Signals from the imaging element and power to the imaging element can be input / output via the external terminals. External terminal connection member 180 is located on the -X direction side of circuit board 110A. External terminal connection member 180 is connected to first wiring portion 120a and second wiring portion 120b.

[0080] <Fixed Body 220>

[0081] The fixed body 220 has an opening 220h. The movable body 210 is mounted inside the fixed body 220. Typically, the movable body 210 is mounted inside the fixed body 220 from the outside of the fixed body 220.

[0082] The fixing body 220 has a bottom 221 and a side 222. The bottom 221 extends in the XY plane. The bottom 221 is in the shape of a thin plate. The side 222 protrudes from the bottom 221 in the +Z direction.

[0083] Side portion 222 has a first side portion 222a, a second side portion 222b, and a third side portion 222c. When the movable body 210 is mounted on the fixed body 220, the first side portion 222a, the second side portion 222b, and the third side portion 222c are located around the movable body 210. The second side portion 222b is connected to the first side portion 222a, and the third side portion 222c is connected to the second side portion 222b.

[0084] The first side portion 222a is located in the +Y direction relative to the movable body 210. A through hole is provided in the first side portion 222a. The second side portion 222b is located in the -X direction relative to the movable body 210. A through hole is provided in the second side portion 222b. The third side portion 222c is located in the -Y direction relative to the movable body 210. A through hole is provided in the third side portion 222c.

[0085] Thus, when the movable body 210 is mounted on the fixed body 220, the movable body 210 is surrounded on three sides by the first side portion 222a, the second side portion 222b, and the third side portion 222c. On the other hand, no side portion is provided on the +X direction side of the movable body 210. However, a side portion may be provided on the +X direction side of the movable body 210.

[0086] <Supporting Institutions 230>

[0087] A support mechanism 230 supports the movable body 210. The support mechanism 230 is disposed on the fixed body 220. Typically, the support mechanism 230 is disposed on the bottom 221 of the fixed body 220. Here, the support mechanism 230 supports the movable body 210 on the same circumference.

[0088] For example, the support mechanism 230 can also be bonded to the fixed body 220 by adhesive. Alternatively, the support mechanism 230 can be integrally resin-molded with the fixed body 220. That is, the support mechanism 230 and the fixed body 220 can also be a single component. When the support mechanism 230 is disposed on the fixed body 220, the support mechanism 230 protrudes from the fixed body 220 toward the movable body 210. Therefore, even when the movable body 210 swings relative to the fixed body 220, collision between the movable body 210 and the fixed body 220 can be suppressed.

[0089] <Swing Mechanism 240>

[0090] The swing mechanism 240 causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220. Through the swing mechanism 240, the movable body 210 swings relative to the fixed body 220. At this time, the rotation center of the movable body 210 is located on the optical axis Pa.

[0091] The swing mechanism 240 causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220. The swing mechanism 240 enables the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220 with respect to the center of rotation.

[0092] In an optical device equipped with optical element 10, if the optical device is tilted during shooting, optical element 10 will tilt, resulting in distorted images. To avoid distorted images, the optical unit 200 corrects the tilt of optical element 10 based on acceleration, angular velocity, and jitter detected by a detection unit such as a gyroscope. In this embodiment, the optical unit 200 corrects the tilt of optical element 10 by causing the movable body 210 to swing (rotate) in the rotation direction (yaw direction) about the X-axis, the rotation direction (pitch direction) about the Y-axis, and the rotation direction (roll direction) about the Z-axis.

[0093] For example, the pitch, yaw, and roll corrections of the movable body 210 are performed as follows. When jitter occurs in at least one of the pitch, yaw, and roll directions in the optical unit 200, the jitter is detected by a magnetic sensor (Hall element, not shown), and the swing mechanism 240 is driven to swing the movable body 210 based on the result. Alternatively, a jitter detection sensor (gyroscope) or the like can be used to detect the jitter in the optical unit 200. Based on the jitter detection result, current is supplied to the swing mechanism 240 to correct the jitter.

[0094] In addition, a swing mechanism other than the swing mechanism 240 can also cause the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220. The X-axis direction is orthogonal to the optical axis direction Dp extending from the optical axis Pa of the optical element 10, and becomes the axis of rotation in the deflection direction. The Y-axis direction is orthogonal to the optical axis direction Dp extending from the optical axis Pa of the optical element 10, and becomes the axis of rotation in the pitch direction. The Z-axis direction is parallel to the optical axis direction Dp, and becomes the axis of rotation in the roll direction.

[0095] Thus, the optical unit 200 of this embodiment includes a movable body 210, a fixed body 220, a support mechanism 230, and a swing mechanism 240. The movable body 210 is configured to be movable relative to the fixed body 220. The support mechanism 230 supports the movable body 210. The swing mechanism 240 causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220. The movable body 210 has an optical element 10 and a retaining member 214. The optical element 10 has an optical axis Pa. The retaining member 214 holds the optical element 10.

[0096] The retainer 214 has a bottom 214a and a side 214b. The support mechanism 230 supports the bottom 214a of the retainer 214.

[0097] The swing mechanism 240 causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220. The swing mechanism 240 includes a first swing mechanism 242, a second swing mechanism 244, and a third swing mechanism 246. The first swing mechanism 242, the second swing mechanism 244, and the third swing mechanism 246 respectively cause the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220 about different axes.

[0098] The first swing mechanism 242 causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220. Through the first swing mechanism 242, the movable body 210 swings about the X-axis with its rotation center fixed in the XZ plane. Here, the X-axis is the axis of rotation in the direction of deflection. The first swing mechanism 242 is located on the +Y direction side relative to the movable body 210.

[0099] The first oscillating mechanism 242 includes a magnet 242a and a coil 242b. The magnet 242a is magnetized such that the magnetic poles facing the radially outward surface are distinct by a magnetization polarity line extending along the X-axis. One end of the magnet 242a along the Z-axis has one polarity, and the other end has another polarity.

[0100] Magnet 242a is disposed on the +Y direction side of side portion 214b of retainer 214. Coil 242b is disposed on circuit board 270. Coil 242b is located in a through hole in first side portion 222a of fixing body 220.

[0101] By controlling the direction and magnitude of the current flowing through coil 242b, the direction and magnitude of the magnetic field generated by coil 242b can be changed. Therefore, through the interaction between the magnetic field generated by coil 242b and magnet 242a, the first oscillating mechanism 242 causes the movable body 210 to oscillate around the X-axis.

[0102] The second swing mechanism 244 causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220. Through the second swing mechanism 244, the movable body 210 swings around the Y-axis with its rotation center fixed in the YZ plane. Here, the Y-axis is the axis of rotation in the pitch direction. The second swing mechanism 244 is located on the -X direction side relative to the movable body 210.

[0103] The second oscillating mechanism 244 includes a magnet 244a and a coil 244b. The magnet 244a is magnetized such that the magnetic poles facing the radially outward surface are distinct by a magnetization polarity line extending along the Y-axis. One end of the magnet 244a along the Z-axis has one polarity, and the other end has another polarity.

[0104] Magnet 244a is disposed on the -X direction side of side portion 214b of retainer 214. Coil 244b is disposed on circuit board 270. Coil 244b is located in a through hole in second side portion 222b of fixing body 220.

[0105] By controlling the direction and magnitude of the current flowing through coil 244b, the direction and magnitude of the magnetic field generated by coil 244b can be changed. Therefore, through the interaction between the magnetic field generated by coil 244b and magnet 244a, the second swing mechanism 244 causes the movable body 210 to swing around the Y-axis.

[0106] The third swing mechanism 246 causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220. Specifically, through the third swing mechanism 246, the movable body 210 swings around the Z-axis with its rotation center fixed in the XZ plane. Here, the Z-axis direction is parallel to the optical axis Pa, becoming the axis of rotation in the rolling direction. The third swing mechanism 246 is located on the -Y direction side relative to the movable body 210.

[0107] The third swing mechanism 246 includes a magnet 246a and a coil 246b. The magnet 246a is magnetized such that the magnetic poles facing the radially outward surface are distinct by a magnetization polarity line extending along the Z-axis. One end of the magnet 246a along the X-axis has one polarity, and the other end has another polarity.

[0108] Magnet 246a is disposed on the -Y direction side of side portion 214b of retainer 214. Coil 246b is disposed on circuit board 270. Coil 246b is located in a through hole through the third side portion 222c of fixing body 220.

[0109] By controlling the direction and magnitude of the current flowing through coil 246b, the direction and magnitude of the magnetic field generated by coil 246b can be changed. Therefore, through the interaction between the magnetic field generated by coil 246b and magnet 246a, the third oscillating mechanism 246 causes the movable body 210 to oscillate around the Z-axis.

[0110] Additionally, in this specification, magnets 242a, 244a, and 246a are sometimes collectively referred to as magnet 240a. Also, in this specification, coils 242b, 244b, and 246b are sometimes collectively referred to as coil 240b.

[0111] The swing mechanism 240 includes a magnet 240a disposed on a movable body 210 and a coil 240b disposed on a fixed body 220. Here, the magnet 240a is disposed on the movable body 210, and the coil 240b is disposed on the fixed body 220. However, it is also possible to dispose of the magnet 240a on the fixed body 220 and the coil 240b on the movable body 210. In this way, one of the magnet 240a and the coil 240b can be disposed on one side of the movable body 210 and the fixed body 220, and the other can be disposed on the other side. By controlling the direction and magnitude of the current flowing through the coil 240b, the direction and magnitude of the magnetic field generated by the coil 240b can be changed. Therefore, through the interaction between the magnetic field generated by the coil 240b and the magnet 240a, the swing mechanism 240 can cause the movable body 210 to swing.

[0112] The optical unit 200 also includes magnetic materials 242c, 244c, and 246c. Magnetic materials 242c, 244c, and 246c are disposed on the circuit board 270. Magnetic material 242c is disposed opposite to coil 242b in the circuit board 270. Magnetic material 244c is disposed opposite to coil 244b in the circuit board 270. Magnetic material 246c is disposed opposite to coil 246b in the circuit board 270. Magnetic materials 242c, 244c, and 246c can also be hard magnetic materials.

[0113] The optical unit 200 also includes a magnet 248a and a magnetic body 248c. The magnet 248a is disposed on the +X direction side of the side portion 214b of the retaining member 214. The magnetic body 248c is disposed on the +X direction side of the fixing body 220. The magnet 248a and the magnetic body 248c are positioned opposite each other. The magnetic body 248c may also be a hard magnetic body.

[0114] The shake correction unit 200A corrects the shake of an optical module having at least an imaging element. The shake correction unit 200A includes a movable body 210, a fixed body 220 supporting the movable body 210 so that it can move, and a wiring component 100 as described above connected to the movable body 210. Therefore, the wiring component 100 can be used in the shake correction unit 200A.

[0115] The wiring component 100 is located radially outside the fixture 220, away from the fixture 220. This prevents the wiring component 100 from contacting the fixture 220.

[0116] The shake correction unit 200A also includes a housing 290 for storing the wiring component 100. The housing 290 helps to prevent the wiring component 100 from being exposed. In addition, by storing the wiring component 100 in the housing 290, it can be easily installed in smartphones and the like.

[0117] The sway correction unit 200A also includes a swing mechanism 240 that enables the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220. The movable body 210 can be swung by the swing mechanism 240.

[0118] The swing mechanism 240 includes a first swing mechanism 242 that causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220 about a third direction (X direction) as the axis center, and a second swing mechanism 244 that causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220 about a second direction (Y direction) as the axis center. Thus, the wiring component 100 can swing on two axes.

[0119] The swing mechanism 240 also includes a third swing mechanism 246 that causes the movable body 210 to swing relative to the fixed body 220 about a first direction (Z direction) as the axis center. Thus, the wiring component 100 can swing on three axes.

[0120] Next, refer to Figures 1 to 4B The wiring component 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 4A This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 according to this embodiment. Figure 4B This is a schematic exploded perspective view of the wiring component 100 of this embodiment.

[0121] like Figure 4A and Figure 4B As shown, the wiring component 100 includes a circuit board 110A, a first wiring portion 120a, a second wiring portion 120b, a connecting portion 140, and an external terminal connection component 180. The circuit board 110A is electrically connected to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b via the connecting portion 140. The first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b are electrically connected to the external terminal connection component 180. External terminals are connected to the external terminal connection component 180. Through the wiring component 100, optical elements 10 ( Figure 2B , Figure 3 The camera signal obtained from (etc.) is output to an external terminal.

[0122] The connection portion 140 connects the flat portion 110 of the circuit board 110A to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b, respectively. Furthermore, the connection portion 140 extends in the X direction with a predetermined length along the Y direction. Also, one connection portion 140 connects the flat portion 110 to both the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b. However, the connection portion 140 may also be divided into multiple portions, each connecting the flat portion 110 to both the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b.

[0123] The first wiring portion 120a has a second direction extending first portion 124, a third direction extending first portion 125, a second direction extending third portion 126, and a third direction extending third portion 127. The second direction extending first portion 124, the third direction extending first portion 125, and the second direction extending third portion 126 are located on the +Y direction side relative to the flat portion 110.

[0124] The second direction extension first portion 124 extends from the connecting portion 140 in a second direction (Y direction) orthogonal to the first direction (Z direction). More specifically, the second direction extension first portion 124 extends from the connecting portion 140 in the +Y direction.

[0125] The third direction extension first portion 125 extends from the second direction extension first portion 124 in a third direction (X direction) orthogonal to the first direction (Z direction) and the second direction (Y direction). The second direction extension third portion 126 extends from the third direction extension first portion 125 in the second direction (Y direction). The third direction extension third portion 127 extends from the second direction in the third direction (X direction) to the external terminal connection member 180.

[0126] Similarly, the second wiring portion 120b has a second direction extending second portion 134, a third direction extending second portion 135, a second direction extending fourth portion 136, and a third direction extending fourth portion 137. The second direction extending second portion 134, the third direction extending second portion 135, and the second direction extending fourth portion 136 are located on the -Y direction side relative to the flat portion 110.

[0127] The second direction extension, the second part 134, extends from the connecting part 140 in the second direction (Y direction). More specifically, the second direction extension, the second part 134, extends from the connecting part 140 in the -Y direction.

[0128] The second part 135 extends in the third direction from the second part 134 in the third direction (X direction). The fourth part 136 extends in the second direction from the second part 135 in the third direction (Y direction). The fourth part 137 extends in the third direction from the second part 136 in the third direction (X direction) to the external terminal connection member 180.

[0129] Here, the end of the third-direction extension fourth portion 137 is connected to the end of the third-direction extension third portion 127. However, the end of the third-direction extension fourth portion 137 may not be connected to the end of the third-direction extension third portion 127.

[0130] For example, the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b are formed from a single circuit board. In one example, the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b are cut from a single circuit board. The connecting portion 140 is connected to the ends of the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b.

[0131] The wiring component 100 includes: a circuit board 110A having a flat portion 110; at least one connection portion 140 connected to the flat portion 110; a first wiring portion 120a extending from one end of the at least one connection portion 140; a second wiring portion 120b extending from the other end of the at least one connection portion 140; and an external terminal connection component 180 electrically connected to the flat portion 110.

[0132] The external terminal connection component 180 is electrically connected to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b. The first wiring portion 120a, the second wiring portion 120b, the external terminal connection component 180, at least one connecting portion 140, and the flat portion 110 are connected in a loop, with one end of at least one connecting portion on the same side as the other end. This allows for the simple manufacture of a loop-shaped wiring component 100.

[0133] For example, the external terminal connection component 180 is a component separate from the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b. Therefore, it is possible to easily manufacture a ring-shaped wiring component 100.

[0134] Furthermore, the flat portion 110, the connecting portion 140, the first wiring portion 120a, and the second wiring portion 120b can also be a single component. This allows for the simple manufacture of a ring-shaped wiring component 100.

[0135] The first wiring portion 120a, the second wiring portion 120b, and the external terminal connection member 180 are located around the flat portion 110. As a result, the wiring component 100 can be made compact.

[0136] The flat portion 110 has a first side portion 110a, a second side portion 110b connected to the first side portion 110a, a third side portion 110c connected to the second side portion 110b, and a fourth side portion 110d connected to the third side portion 110c and the first side portion 110a. A connecting portion 140 is connected to the first side portion 110a of the flat portion 110. Therefore, the wiring assembly 100 can be made compact.

[0137] The wiring component 100 has an axisymmetric structure in the third direction (X direction). According to the above structure, the deviation of the elastic resistance (rotational resistance) of the wiring component 100 relative to rotation about the third direction (X direction) as the axis center can be suppressed.

[0138] Alternatively, any one of the circuit board 110A, connecting portion 140, first wiring portion 120a, second wiring portion 120b, and external terminal connection member 180 of the wiring component 100 can be formed by bending a single circuit board. Furthermore, several of the circuit board 110A, connecting portion 140, first wiring portion 120a, second wiring portion 120b, and external terminal connection member 180 of the wiring component 100 can be formed from a single circuit board when bending it. Alternatively, when any one of the circuit board 110A, connecting portion 140, first wiring portion 120a, second wiring portion 120b, and external terminal connection member 180 is connected as separate components, solder can be used for the connection. This allows for simple connection.

[0139] In Figure 2~ Figure 4B In the wiring component 100 shown, the first wiring portion 120a has a third-direction extending third portion 127, and the second wiring portion 120b has a third-direction extending fourth portion 137. The external terminal connection component 180 is disposed on the third-direction side (-X direction) relative to the second-direction extending third portion 126 and the second-direction extending fourth portion 136, but this embodiment is not limited to this. The external terminal connection component 180 may also be directly connected to the second-direction extending third portion 126 and the second-direction extending fourth portion 136.

[0140] Next, refer to Figures 1-5 The wiring component 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 5 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 of this embodiment.

[0141] like Figure 5 As shown, the first wiring portion 120a has a first portion 124 extending in a second direction, a first portion 125 extending in a third direction, and a third portion 126 extending in a second direction. The second wiring portion 120b has a second portion 134 extending in a second direction, a second portion 135 extending in a third direction, and a fourth portion 136 extending in a second direction. An external terminal connection member 180 is located between the third portion 126 extending in the second direction and the fourth portion 136 extending in the second direction.

[0142] Here, the external terminal connection component 180 has a wiring connection portion 182 and a wide portion 184. The wiring connection portion 182 is connected to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b. Specifically, the wiring connection portion 182 is connected to the second direction extending third portion 126 and the second direction extending fourth portion 136. The wide portion 184 is connected to the wiring connection portion 182 and is located on the side opposite to the flat portion 110 relative to the wiring connection portion 182. The thickness direction of the wiring connection portion 182 is parallel to the X direction, and the thickness direction of the wide portion 184 is parallel to the Z direction. For example, the wiring connection portion 182 and the wide portion 184 are formed by bending a circuit board. When viewed from the Z direction, the area of ​​the wide portion 184 is larger than the area of ​​the wiring connection portion 182. The wide portion 184 allows for easy connection of external terminals.

[0143] The external terminal connection member 180 overlaps with the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b in the thickness direction of the external terminal connection member 180. As a result, it is possible to easily manufacture a ring-shaped wiring member 100.

[0144] In addition, when connecting the external terminal connection member 180 to the second direction extending third portion 126 and the second direction extending fourth portion 136, a socket is preferably used.

[0145] Next, refer to Figures 1-6 The wiring component 100 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 6 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 of this embodiment.

[0146] like Figure 6 As shown, a socket 182a is provided at the +Y direction side end of the external terminal connection component 180, and a socket 182b is provided at the -Y direction side end. The end of the third portion 126 extending in the second direction is inserted into and fixed to the socket 182a, and the end of the fourth portion 136 extending in the second direction is inserted into and fixed to the socket 182b.

[0147] In this way, the external terminal connection component 180 is connected to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b via sockets 182a and 182b. As a result, it is possible to easily manufacture the ring-shaped wiring component 100.

[0148] In addition, Figures 3-6 In the wiring component 100 shown, the external terminal connection component 180 extends from the +Z direction side of the second direction extending third portion 126 and the second direction extending fourth portion 136 to the -X direction, but this embodiment is not limited to this. The external terminal connection component 180 may also extend from the -Z direction side of the second direction extending third portion 126 and the second direction extending fourth portion 136 to the -X direction.

[0149] Next, refer to Figures 1 to 7B The wiring component 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 7A This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 according to this embodiment. Figure 7B This is a schematic side view of the wiring component 100 of this embodiment.

[0150] like Figure 7A and Figure 7B As shown, the external terminal connection component 180 has a wiring connection portion 182 and a wide portion 184. The wiring connection portion 182 is connected to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b. The wide portion 184 is connected to the wiring connection portion 182 and is located on the side opposite to the flat portion 110 relative to the wiring connection portion 182. This allows for easy connection of the external terminals.

[0151] In addition, Figures 3 to 7B In the wiring component 100 shown, a connecting portion 140 extends from the -Z direction side along the -X direction to the flat portion 110 relative to the second direction extending first portion 124 and second portion 134 in the second direction, but this embodiment is not limited to this.

[0152] Next, refer to Figures 1 to 8C The wiring component 100 of this embodiment is described. Figures 8A to 8C This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 of this embodiment.

[0153] like Figure 8A As shown, the connecting portion 140 is divided into multiple parts. Here, the connecting portion 140 includes a first connecting portion 140a and a second connecting portion 140b. The first connecting portion 140a is located on the +Y direction side and is connected to the second direction extending first portion 124. The second connecting portion 140b is located on the -Y direction side and is connected to the second direction extending second portion 134. The first connecting portion 140a and the second connecting portion 140b extend from the -Z direction side along the -X direction to the flat portion 110 relative to the second direction extending first portion 124 and the second direction extending second portion 134, respectively.

[0154] In this way, the first connecting portion 140a and the second connecting portion 140b are located on the opposite side of the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b in the first direction (-Z direction). As a result, the deviation of the rotational resistance of the wiring component 100 relative to rotation about the third direction as the axis center can be suppressed.

[0155] Furthermore, here, the first connecting portion 140a and the second connecting portion 140b are located on the third-direction side (-X direction) relative to the first portion 124 and the second portion 134 extending in the second direction. The external terminal connecting member 180 is located on the third-direction side (-X direction) relative to the first portion 124 extending in the second direction and the second portion 134 extending in the second direction. As a result, the rotational resistance of the wiring member 100 can be reduced.

[0156] In addition, such as Figure 8B As shown, the first connecting portion 140a and the second connecting portion 140b can also be configured longitudinally. In this case, the thickness direction of the first connecting portion 140a and the second connecting portion 140b extends along the second direction (Y direction). The first connecting portion 140a extends from the end of the first portion 124 extending in the second direction on the -Y direction side towards the -X direction. Additionally, the second connecting portion 140b extends from the end of the second portion 134 extending in the second direction on the +Y direction side towards the -X direction.

[0157] Or, such as Figure 8C As shown, the first connecting portion 140a and the second connecting portion 140b may also extend from the +Z direction side along the -X direction to the flat portion 110, respectively, with the first portion 124 and the second portion 134 extending in the second direction relative to the second direction.

[0158] In this configuration, the first connection portion 140a and the second connection portion 140b are located on one side of the first direction (+Z direction) relative to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deviation of the rotational resistance of the wiring component 100 relative to rotation about the third direction as the axis center.

[0159] In addition, Figures 3 to 8C In the wiring component 100 shown, the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b are arranged longitudinally, but the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b can also be arranged laterally.

[0160] Reference Figures 1-9 The wiring component 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 9 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 of this embodiment.

[0161] like Figure 9 As shown, the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b are arranged laterally. Therefore, the thickness direction of the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b is parallel to the Z direction.

[0162] In addition, when the wiring component 100 is used in the sway correction unit 200A, it is preferable to reduce the rotational resistance of the wiring component 100.

[0163] Next, refer to Figures 1 to 10C The wiring component 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 10A and Figure 10B This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 according to this embodiment. Figure 10C This is a schematic, partially enlarged perspective view of the wiring component 100 of this embodiment.

[0164] like Figures 10A to 10C As shown, the first wiring portion 120a has a first reference portion 121, a first connecting portion 122, a first bend portion 123 in a first direction, a first extension portion 124 in a second direction, a first extension portion 125 in a third direction, a third extension portion 126 in a second direction, and a third extension portion 127 in a third direction. The first reference portion 121, the first connecting portion 122, the first bend portion 123 in the first direction, and the first extension portion 124 in the second direction are located on the +X direction side relative to the flat portion 110.

[0165] The first reference portion 121 extends from one side of the first direction (+Z direction) to the other side of the first direction (-Z direction).

[0166] The first connecting portion 122 extends from the other side of the first direction (-Z direction) to one side of the first direction (+Z direction). For example, the first connecting portion 122 is opposite to the first reference portion 121 and extends parallel to the first reference portion 121. However, the first connecting portion 122 may not be opposite to the first reference portion 121, and the first reference portion 121 and the first connecting portion 122 may not be arranged side by side.

[0167] The first bending portion 123 bends in the first direction (Z direction). The first bending portion 123 is connected to the end of the first reference portion 121 on the other side of the first direction (-Z direction) and the end of the first connecting portion 122 on the other side of the first direction (-Z direction).

[0168] Similarly, the second wiring portion 120b has a second reference portion 131, a second connecting portion 132, a first-direction second bend portion 133, a second-direction extended second portion 134, a third-direction extended second portion 135, a second-direction extended fourth portion 136, and a third-direction extended fourth portion 137. The second reference portion 131, the second connecting portion 132, the first-direction second bend portion 133, and the second-direction extended second portion 134 are located on the +X direction side relative to the flat portion 110.

[0169] The second reference portion 131 is separate from the first reference portion 121 and extends parallel to the first reference portion 121 from one side (+Z direction) of the first direction to the other side (-Z direction) of the first direction. The second connecting portion 132 is separate from the first connecting portion 122 and extends from the other side (-Z direction) of the first direction to one side (+Z direction) of the first direction. The second bending portion 133 in the first direction is separate from the first bending portion 123 in the first direction and connects to the end of the second reference portion 131 on the other side (-Z direction) of the first direction and the end of the second connecting portion 132 on the other side (-Z direction) of the first direction, respectively.

[0170] like Figures 2A to 3 As shown, the wiring component 100 is used in the optical unit 200. As described above, the fixing body 220 has a bottom 221 and a side 222. Preferably, the side 222 of the fixing body 220 has an opening corresponding to the first connecting portion 122 and the second connecting portion 132. This prevents the wiring component 100 from contacting the fixing body 220.

[0171] Refer again Figures 10A to 10C The first connecting portion 140a has a first reference portion 121 extending from one side (+Z direction) of a first direction to the other side (-Z direction) of the first direction, and a first bending portion 123 connected to the end of the first reference portion 121 on the other side (-Z direction) of the first direction. The second connecting portion 140b has a second reference portion 131 and a second bending portion 133 on the first direction. The second reference portion 131 is separate from the first reference portion 121 and extends parallel to the first reference portion 121 from one side (+Z direction) of the first direction to the other side (-Z direction) of the first direction. The second bending portion 133 is separate from the first bending portion 123 on the first direction and is connected to the end of the second reference portion 131 on the other side (-Z direction) of the first direction.

[0172] The first wiring portion 120a has: a first connecting portion 122 connected to a first bend portion 123 in a first direction and extending from the other side (-Z direction) of the first direction to one side (+Z direction) of the first direction; a second-direction extending first portion 124 extending from the first connecting portion 122 to one side (+Y direction) of a second direction orthogonal to the first direction (Z direction); and a third-direction extending first portion 125 extending from the second-direction extending first portion 124 to a third-direction extending first portion (X direction) orthogonal to both the first direction (Z direction) and the second direction (Y direction). The second wiring portion 120b further has: a second connecting portion 132 connected to a second bend portion 133 in a first direction and extending from the other side (-Z direction) of the first direction to one side (+Z direction) of the first direction; a second-direction extending second portion 134 extending from the second connecting portion 132 to the other side (-Y direction) of the second direction; and a third-direction extending second portion 135 extending from the second-direction extending second portion 134 to a third-direction extending second portion (X direction). Therefore, the wiring component 100 can be made relatively long with a relatively small size. In addition, the rotational resistance of the wiring component 100 can be reduced when rotating about the first direction as the axis.

[0173] The first wiring portion 120a further has a second-direction extending third portion 126 extending from the third-direction first portion 125 into the second direction (Y direction). The second wiring portion 120b further has a second-direction extending fourth portion 136 extending from the third-direction second portion 135 into the second direction (Y direction). The external terminal connection member 180 is located between the second-direction extending third portion 126 and the second-direction extending fourth portion 136. Therefore, the wiring component 100 can be made relatively long with a relatively small size. Furthermore, the rotational resistance of the wiring component 100 can be reduced for rotation about the first direction (Z direction) axis.

[0174] The first bend portion 123 and the second bend portion 133 in the first direction have a bending structure. This bending structure reduces the rotational resistance of the wiring component 100. For example, the bending structure can be a gently flexed shape. In one example, the bending structure can be U-shaped. Alternatively, the bending structure can be a shape bent at an acute angle. In one example, the bending structure can be V-shaped. Alternatively, the bending structure can be a shape where the angle between the first bend portion 123 and the first reference portion 121, and the angle between the first bend portion 123 and the first connecting portion 122, are approximately right angles. In one example, the bending structure can be U-shaped.

[0175] The thickness directions of the first portion 124, the second portion 134, the third portion 126, and the fourth portion 136 extending in the second direction are parallel to the third direction (X direction). The thickness directions of the first portion 125 extending in the third direction and the second portion 135 extending in the third direction are parallel to the second direction (Y direction). According to the above structure, the wiring component 100 can be compactly configured.

[0176] like Figure 10C As shown, the first connection portion 140a includes a first lead-out portion 141 and a second lead-out portion 142. The first lead-out portion 141 connects to the circuit board 110A and the second lead-out portion 142. The first lead-out portion 141 extends from the -Z direction towards the +Z direction. The second lead-out portion 142 connects the first lead-out portion 141 to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b. The second lead-out portion 142 extends from the -X direction towards the +X direction. Similarly, like the first connection portion 140a, the second connection portion 140b includes the first lead-out portion 141 and the second lead-out portion 142.

[0177] exist Figures 10A to 10C In the wiring component 100 shown, the first connecting portion 140a and the second connecting portion 140b are separate, but this embodiment is not limited to this. The first connecting portion 140a and the second connecting portion 140b may also be at least partially connected.

[0178] Next, refer to Figures 1 to 11 The wiring component 100 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 11 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 of this embodiment.

[0179] like Figure 11 As shown, a portion of the second lead-out portion 142 branches into two, while the first lead-out portion 141 remains unbranched. Thus, the first connecting portion 140a and the second connecting portion 140b can also be at least partially connected.

[0180] Next, refer to Figures 1-12 The optical unit 200 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 12 This is a schematic exploded view of the movable body 210 and the fixed body 220 in the optical unit 200 of this embodiment. Additionally, in Figure 12 In order to avoid making the drawings too complicated, the wiring component 100 of the movable body 210 is omitted.

[0181] like Figure 12As shown, the device includes a movable body 210, an optical element 10, and a retainer 214. The retainer 214 has a bottom 214a, a side portion 214b, and a protrusion 214p. The bottom 214a extends in the XY plane and is approximately cuboid in shape. The side portion 214b protrudes from the outer edge of the bottom 214a in the +Z direction. The protrusion 214p protrudes from the bottom 214a of the retainer 214 in the optical axis direction Dp, extending towards the optical axis Pa. The protrusion 214p is hemispherical. The protrusion 214p is located at the center of the lower surface of the bottom 214a of the retainer 214.

[0182] The movable body 210 is housed within the fixed body 220. A support mechanism 230 is disposed on the fixed body 220. The support mechanism 230 supports the movable body 210. The support mechanism 230 contacts the protrusion 214p of the retainer 214 to support the movable body 210.

[0183] The fixing body 220 has a bottom 221, a side 222, and a recess 224 that is recessed in the optical axis direction Dp relative to the bottom 221. A support mechanism 230 is disposed on the fixing body 220. The support mechanism 230 is disposed in the recess 224 of the fixing body 220. The recess 224 is opposite to the protrusion 214p of the retainer 214.

[0184] The recess 224 includes a first recess 224a, a second recess 224b, and a third recess 224c. The first recess 224a, the second recess 224b, and the third recess 224c are arranged at equal intervals on the same circumference centered on the optical axis Pa. In this specification, the first recess 224a, the second recess 224b, and the third recess 224c are sometimes collectively referred to as recess 224.

[0185] The support mechanism 230 supports the movable body 210. The support mechanism 230 is disposed on the fixed body 220. The support mechanism 230 is located between the recess 224 of the fixed body 220 and the protrusion 214p of the retainer 214.

[0186] The support mechanism 230 protrudes from the bottom 221 of the fixed body 220 toward the protrusion 214p of the retainer 214. Even when the movable body 210 swings relative to the fixed body 220, it can suppress the collision between the movable body 210 and the fixed body 220.

[0187] The support mechanism 230 has a plurality of support portions 230s. The plurality of support portions 230s are all of the same shape. Here, the support mechanism 230 includes a first support portion 232, a second support portion 234, and a third support portion 236. In this specification, the first support portion 232, the second support portion 234, and the third support portion 236 are sometimes collectively referred to as support portion 230s.

[0188] The first support portion 232, the second support portion 234, and the third support portion 236 are respectively disposed in the first recess 224a, the second recess 224b, and the third recess 224c. Therefore, the first support portion 232, the second support portion 234, and the third support portion 236 are equally spaced on the same circumference centered on the optical axis Pa. Thus, the movable body 210 can be stably supported relative to the fixed body 220.

[0189] The first support portion 232, the second support portion 234, and the third support portion 236 have a spherical shape or a portion of a spherical surface. The spherical portion of the first support portion 232, the second support portion 234, and the third support portion 236 contacts the protrusion 214p of the retainer 214, thereby enabling the movable body 210 to slide relative to the support mechanism 230.

[0190] The bottom 214a of the retainer 214 has a protrusion 214p that protrudes in the optical axis direction Dp. The support mechanism 230 has a plurality of support portions 230s arranged on the same circumference relative to the optical axis Pa. The plurality of support portions 230s are located radially outward relative to the protrusion 214p of the retainer 214. The optical element 10 can be adequately supported by the support portions 230s arranged on the same circumference.

[0191] The support portion 230s has a spherical shape or a portion thereof. Therefore, the movable body 210 can slide via the support portion 230s.

[0192] Next, refer to Figures 1 to 13B The optical unit 200 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 13A This is a schematic perspective view of the fixture 220 and the support mechanism 230 in the optical unit 200 of this embodiment. Figure 13B This is a schematic perspective view of the fixture 220 in the optical unit 200 of this embodiment.

[0193] like Figure 13A As shown, a first support portion 232, a second support portion 234, and a third support portion 236 are disposed on the fixing body 220. The first support portion 232, the second support portion 234, and the third support portion 236 are located on the same circumference centered on the optical axis Pa. The first support portion 232, the second support portion 234, and the third support portion 236 are all spherical.

[0194] like Figure 13B As shown, a recess 224 is provided at the bottom 221 of the fixing body 220. The recess 224 is provided correspondingly to the support mechanism 230. In detail, the recess 224 includes a first recess 224a corresponding to the first support part 232, a second recess 224b corresponding to the second support part 234, and a third recess 224c corresponding to the third support part 236.

[0195] Additionally, refer to Figure 2~ Figure 13B In the above description, the fixing body 220 is approximately square when viewed from the Z direction, but this embodiment is not limited to this. The fixing body 220 may also be a rectangular shape that extends in one direction when viewed from the Z direction.

[0196] Additionally, refer to Figure 2~ Figure 13B In the above description, the wiring component 100 surrounds the movable body 210, but this embodiment is not limited to this. The wiring component 100 may also not surround the movable body 210.

[0197] Next, refer to Figure 14A and Figure 14B The optical unit 200 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 14A and Figure 14B This is a schematic perspective view of the optical unit 200 according to this embodiment. Additionally, in Figure 14B In order to avoid making the attached drawings too complicated, the housing 290 covering the fixing body 220 is omitted.

[0198] like Figure 14A and Figure 14B As shown, the optical unit 200 includes a movable body 210, a fixed body 220, a support mechanism 230, a swing mechanism 240, and a circuit board 270. Here, the fixed body 220 extends along the X-axis. The housing 290 is located on the +Z direction side relative to the fixed body 220. The housing 290 covers the opening of the fixed body 220. The circuit board 270 or wiring component 100 includes, for example, a flexible circuit board.

[0199] The wiring component 100 extends in the X direction. The wiring component 100 extends in the +X direction relative to the fixing body 220 and the housing 290.

[0200] The circuit board 270 extends along the X direction. The circuit board 270 extends along the -X direction relative to the fixing body 220 and the housing 290. Coils 242b, 244b and 246b are mounted on the circuit board 270.

[0201] The fixed body 220 houses the wiring component 100 together with the movable body 210. The wiring component 100 is separated into two parts. The wiring component 100 has a first wiring portion 120a and a second wiring portion 120b. The first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b can be constructed from a single circuit board or from different circuit boards.

[0202] The first wiring section 120a and the second wiring section 120b have a symmetrical structure. When viewed from the X direction, the first wiring section 120a and the second wiring section 120b are symmetrical.

[0203] Next, refer to Figures 1 to 15 The wiring component 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 15 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 according to this embodiment. The circuit board 110A of the wiring component 100 is omitted here.

[0204] like Figure 15 As shown, the wiring component 100 has a first wiring portion 120a and a second wiring portion 120b. The first wiring portion 120a is located on the +Y direction side. The second wiring portion 120b is located on the -Y direction side. The first wiring portion 120a includes a first portion 124 extending in a second direction to a third portion 126 extending in a second direction. The second wiring portion 120b includes a second portion 134 extending in a second direction to a third portion 126 extending in a second direction.

[0205] Here, the connection portion 140 and the external terminal connection component 180 are located outside the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b. The connection portion 140 is located on the -X direction side relative to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b, and the external terminal connection component 180 is located on the +X direction side relative to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b.

[0206] The first connecting portion 140a and the second connecting portion 140b extend in a second direction, with the first portion 124 and the second portion 134 extending in a second direction located on one side of a third direction (-X direction). The external terminal connecting member 180 extends in a second direction, with the first portion 124 and the second portion 134 extending in a second direction located on the other side of a third direction (+X direction). Thus, the wiring member 100 can be easily connected to the external terminal.

[0207] Next, refer to Figure 16 The optical unit 200 of this embodiment will be described. Figure 16 This is a schematic perspective view of the optical unit 200 according to this embodiment. Additionally, in Figure 16 In order to avoid making the attached drawings too complicated, the housing 290 covering the fixing body 220 is omitted.

[0208] like Figure 16 As shown, the optical unit 200 includes a movable body 210, a fixed body 220, a support mechanism 230, a swing mechanism 240, and a circuit board 270. Here, the fixed body 220 extends along the X-axis. The housing 290 is located on the +Z direction side relative to the fixed body 220. The housing 290 covers the opening of the fixed body 220. The circuit board 270 or wiring component 100 includes, for example, a flexible circuit board.

[0209] The wiring component 100 extends in the X direction. The wiring component 100 extends in the +X direction relative to the fixing body 220 and the housing 290.

[0210] The circuit board 270 extends along the X direction. The circuit board 270 extends along the -X direction relative to the fixing body 220 and the housing 290. Coils 242b, 244b and 246b are mounted on the circuit board 270.

[0211] The fixed body 220 houses the wiring component 100 together with the movable body 210. The wiring component 100 is separated into two parts. The wiring component 100 has a first wiring portion 120a and a second wiring portion 120b. The first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b can be constructed from a single circuit board or from different circuit boards.

[0212] The first wiring section 120a and the second wiring section 120b have a symmetrical structure. When viewed from the Z direction, the first wiring section 120a and the second wiring section 120b are symmetrical. The first wiring section 120a and the second wiring section 120b each have a bent portion that bends in the Y direction. The wiring component 100 has a serpentine structure.

[0213] Additionally, in Figure 2~ Figure 16 In the wiring component 100 shown, the first bending portion 123 in the first direction is connected to the -Z direction end of the first reference portion 121 and the first connecting portion 122, and the second bending portion 133 in the first direction is connected to the -Z direction end of the second reference portion 131 and the second connecting portion 132, but this embodiment is not limited to this.

[0214] Next, refer to Figures 1 to 17 The wiring component 100 of this embodiment is described. Figure 17 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 of this embodiment.

[0215] like Figure 17 As shown, the wiring component 100 has a first wiring portion 120a and a second wiring portion 120b. The first wiring portion 120a is located on the +Y direction side relative to the flat portion 110. The second wiring portion 120b is located on the -Y direction side relative to the flat portion 110. The first wiring portion 120a includes a first portion 124 extending in a second direction to a third portion 127 extending in a third direction. The second wiring portion 120b includes a second portion 134 extending in a second direction to a fourth portion 137 extending in a third direction.

[0216] The first connecting portion 140a includes a first reference portion 121, a first connecting portion 122, and a first bending portion 123 in a first direction. The first connecting portion 122 has a bent portion 122a that bends from the first bending portion 123 in the first direction and a flat portion 122b that is flatly connected to the first portion 124 extending in a second direction. The first bending portion 123 in the first direction is connected to the +Z direction end of the first reference portion 121 and the first connecting portion 122.

[0217] The second connecting portion 140b includes a second reference portion 131, a second connecting portion 132, and a second bending portion 133 in a first direction. The second connecting portion 132 has a bent portion 132a that bends from the second bending portion 133 in the first direction and a flat portion 132b that is flatly connected to the second portion 134 extending in the second direction. The second bending portion 133 in the first direction is connected to the +Z direction end of the second reference portion 131 and the second connecting portion 132.

[0218] In addition, Figure 17 In the wiring component 100 shown, the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b are arranged laterally. Therefore, the thickness directions of the second-direction extending first portion 124, the third-direction extending first portion 125, the second-direction extending third portion 126, and the third-direction extending third portion 127 are all parallel to the first direction (Z direction). Similarly, the thickness directions of the second-direction extending second portion 134, the third-direction extending second portion 135, the second-direction extending fourth portion 136, and the third-direction extending fourth portion 137 are all parallel to the first direction (Z direction).

[0219] Additionally, in Figure 2~ Figure 17 In the optical unit 200 and its components shown, the movable body 210 is generally in the shape of a thin plate, but this embodiment is not limited to this. The movable body 210 may also be generally in the shape of a sphere, and the fixed body 220 may support the movable body 210 so that it can swing according to the shape of the movable body 210.

[0220] The smartphone 300 includes the optical unit 200 of this embodiment. This reduces the elastic resistance of the wiring component 100 in the smartphone 300.

[0221] The smartphone 300 includes an optical unit 200, which includes a shake correction unit 200A and an optical module 10M as described above. This allows for the correction of shake in the optical module 10M within the smartphone 300.

[0222] Furthermore, as an example of the use of the optical unit 200 in this embodiment, in Figure 1The illustration shows a smartphone 300, but the use of the optical unit 200 is not limited to this. The optical unit 200 is suitable for use as a digital camera or camcorder. For example, the optical unit 200 can also be used as part of a driving recorder. Alternatively, the optical unit 200 can be mounted on a camera for flying objects (e.g., drones).

[0223] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be implemented in various ways without departing from its spirit. Furthermore, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining the multiple constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, several constituent elements may be deleted from all the constituent elements shown in the embodiments. Moreover, constituent elements of different embodiments may be appropriately combined. For ease of understanding, the accompanying drawings are schematically shown with each constituent element as the main body, and the thickness, length, number, spacing, etc., of each constituent element shown may sometimes differ from the actual dimensions for ease of drawing production. Furthermore, the material, shape, size, etc., of each constituent element shown in the above embodiments are examples and are not particularly limited; various modifications can be made without substantially departing from the effects of the present invention.

[0224] Wiring component 100 can also be Figure 18 The structure shown. Figure 18 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 according to this embodiment. Figure 18 As shown, the wiring component 100 includes a circuit board 110A, a first wiring portion 120a, a second wiring portion 120b, a connecting portion 140, and an external terminal connection component 180. The first wiring portion 120a includes a first reference portion 121, a first connecting portion 122, a first bending portion 123 in a first direction, a first extending portion 124 in a second direction, a first extending portion 125 in a third direction, and a third extending portion 126 in a second direction. The first reference portion 121, the first connecting portion 122, the first bending portion 123 in the first direction, and the first extending portion 124 in the second direction are located on the +X direction side relative to the flat portion 110.

[0225] Similarly, the second wiring portion 120b has a second reference portion 131, a second connecting portion 132, a first-direction second bend portion 133, a second-direction extended second portion 134, a third-direction extended second portion 135, and a second-direction extended fourth portion 136. The second reference portion 131, the second connecting portion 132, the first-direction second bend portion 133, and the second-direction extended second portion 134 are located on the +X direction side relative to the flat portion 110.

[0226] The connection portion 140 is divided into multiple parts. Here, the connection portion 140 includes a first connection portion 140a and a second connection portion 140b. The first connection portion 140a includes a first lead-out portion 141 and a second lead-out portion 142. The first lead-out portion 141 connects to the circuit board 110A and the second lead-out portion 142. The first lead-out portion 141 extends from the -Z direction to the +Z direction. The second lead-out portion 142 connects the first lead-out portion 141 to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b. Similarly to the first connection portion 140a, the second connection portion 140b includes the first lead-out portion 141 and the second lead-out portion 142.

[0227] Here, the external terminal connection component 180 has a wiring connection portion 182 and a wide portion 184. The wiring connection portion 182 is connected to the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b. Specifically, the wiring connection portion 182 is connected to the second direction extending third portion 126 and the second direction extending fourth portion 136. The wide portion 184 is connected to the wiring connection portion 182 and is located on the side opposite to the flat portion 110 relative to the wiring connection portion 182. The thickness direction of the wiring connection portion 182 is parallel to the X direction, and the thickness direction of the wide portion 184 is parallel to the Z direction.

[0228] Alternatively, wiring component 100 could also be... Figure 19 The structure shown. Figure 19 This is a schematic perspective view of the wiring component 100 according to this embodiment. Figure 19 As shown, the wiring component 100 has a first wiring portion 120a and a second wiring portion 120b. The first wiring portion 120a is located on the +Y direction side relative to the flat portion 110. The second wiring portion 120b is located on the -Y direction side relative to the flat portion 110. The first wiring portion 120a includes a first portion 124 extending in a second direction to a third portion 127 extending in a third direction. The second wiring portion 120b includes a second portion 134 extending in a second direction to a fourth portion 136 extending in a second direction. The third portion 127 extending in a third direction is connected not only to the third portion 126 extending in a second direction but also to the fourth portion 136 extending in a second direction.

[0229] The first connecting portion 140a includes a first reference portion 121, a first connecting portion 122, and a first bending portion 123 in a first direction. The first connecting portion 122 has a bent portion 122a that bends from the first bending portion 123 in the first direction and a flat portion 122b that is flatly connected to the first portion 124 extending in a second direction. The first bending portion 123 in the first direction is connected to the +Z direction end of the first reference portion 121 and the first connecting portion 122.

[0230] The second connecting portion 140b includes a second reference portion 131, a second connecting portion 132, and a second bending portion 133 in a first direction. The second connecting portion 132 has a bent portion 132a that bends from the second bending portion 133 in the first direction and a flat portion 132b that is flatly connected to the second portion 134 extending in the second direction. The second bending portion 133 in the first direction is connected to the +Z direction end of the second reference portion 131 and the second connecting portion 132.

[0231] In addition, Figure 19 In the wiring component 100 shown, the first wiring portion 120a and the second wiring portion 120b are arranged laterally. Therefore, the thickness directions of the second-direction extending first portion 124, the third-direction extending first portion 125, the second-direction extending third portion 126, and the third-direction extending third portion 127 are all parallel to the first direction (Z direction). Similarly, the thickness directions of the second-direction extending second portion 134, the third-direction extending second portion 135, and the second-direction extending fourth portion 136 are all parallel to the first direction (Z direction).

Claims

1. A wiring component comprising: A circuit board having a flat portion; At least one connecting portion, which is connected to the flat portion; A first wiring portion extends from one end of the at least one connection portion on one side; The second wiring portion extends from the end on the other side of the at least one connection portion; as well as An external terminal connection component is electrically connected to the flat portion and to an external terminal for inputting and outputting signals from the imaging element and power to the imaging element via the external terminal. The wiring component is characterized in that... The external terminal connection component is electrically connected to the first wiring section and the second wiring section. The first wiring portion, the second wiring portion, the external terminal connection component, the at least one connection portion, and the flat portion form a ring between one end of the at least one connection portion and the other end of the at least one connection portion. The external terminal connection component is a component separate from the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion. The external terminal connection component is connected to the first wiring section and the second wiring section via a socket.

2. The wiring component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flat portion, the connecting portion, the first wiring portion, and the second wiring portion are a single component.

3. The wiring component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The external terminal connection component overlaps with the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion in the thickness direction of the external terminal connection component.

4. The wiring component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The external terminal connection component has: The wiring connection portion is connected to the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion; and The wide portion is connected to the wiring connection portion and is located on the opposite side of the flat portion relative to the wiring connection portion.

5. The wiring component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first wiring portion, the second wiring portion, and the external terminal connection component are located around the flat portion.

6. The wiring component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one connecting portion includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion.

7. The wiring component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The flat portion has: First side section; The second side portion is connected to the first side portion; The third side portion is connected to the second side portion; as well as The fourth side portion, which connects to the third side portion and the first side portion, The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected to the first side of the flat portion.

8. The wiring component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first connecting portion has: A first reference portion extends from one side of a first direction to the other side of the first direction; as well as The first bend in the first direction is connected to the end of the first reference portion on the other side of the first direction. The second connecting portion has: The second reference portion is separate from the first reference portion and extends parallel to the first reference portion from one side of the first direction to the other side of the first direction. as well as The second bend in the first direction is separate from the first bend in the first direction and connected to the other end of the second reference portion in the first direction. The first wiring section has: The first connecting portion is connected to the first bending portion in the first direction and extends from the other side of the first direction to one side of the first direction; The second direction extends the first portion, which extends from the first connecting portion to a side of the second direction orthogonal to the first direction; as well as The third direction extends the first part, which extends from the second direction to a third direction orthogonal to both the first and second directions. The second wiring section also has: The second connecting portion is connected to the second bending portion in the first direction and extends from the other side of the first direction to one side of the first direction; The second part extends in the second direction, and extends from the second connecting part to the other side of the second direction; as well as The second part extends in the third direction, and the second part extends from the second direction toward the third direction.

9. The wiring component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first wiring portion further includes a second-direction extending third portion, which extends from the third-direction extending first portion in the second direction. The second wiring portion further includes a fourth portion extending in a second direction, which extends from the third-direction second portion in the second direction. The external terminal connection component is located between the third portion extending in the second direction and the fourth portion extending in the second direction.

10. The wiring component according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first bending portion and the second bending portion in the first direction have a bending structure.

11. The wiring component according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The thickness directions of the first portion, the second portion, the third portion, and the fourth portion extending in the second direction are parallel to the third direction. The thickness directions of the third-direction extended first portion and the third-direction extended second portion are parallel to the second direction.

12. The wiring component according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion extend a first portion and a second portion in the second direction, respectively, on one side of the third direction. The external terminal connection component extends a first portion relative to the second direction and a second portion relative to the second direction, located on one side of the third direction.

13. The wiring component according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion extend a first portion and a second portion in the second direction, respectively, on the opposite side of the third direction. The external terminal connection component extends a first portion relative to the second direction and a second portion relative to the second direction, located on one side of the third direction.

14. The wiring component according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, It has an axisymmetric structure in the third direction.

15. The wiring component according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The first connection portion and the second connection portion are located on one side of the first direction relative to the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion.

16. The wiring component according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The first connection portion and the second connection portion are located on the opposite side of the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion in the first direction.

17. A shake correction unit for correcting shake of an optical module having at least an imaging element. The sway correction unit is characterized by having: Movable body; A fixed body that supports the movable body so that it can move; and The wiring component of any one of claims 8 to 16 connected to the movable body.

18. The sway correction unit according to claim 17, characterized in that, The wiring component is located radially outside the fixture in a manner that is away from the fixture.

19. The sway correction unit according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that, The fixing body has a bottom and sides. The openings on the side of the fixing body that correspond to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

20. The sway correction unit according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that, It also has a housing that houses the wiring components.

21. The sway correction unit according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that, It also has a swing mechanism that enables the movable body to swing relative to the fixed body.

22. The sway correction unit according to claim 21, characterized in that, The swing mechanism includes: A first swing mechanism that causes the movable body to swing relative to the fixed body about the third direction as an axis; and The second swing mechanism causes the movable body to swing relative to the fixed body about the second direction as the axis center.

23. The sway correction unit according to claim 22, characterized in that, The swing mechanism further includes a third swing mechanism, which causes the movable body to swing relative to the fixed body with the first direction as the axis center.

24. A smartphone, characterized in that, It has an optical unit, the optical unit including: The sway correction unit according to any one of claims 17 to 23; and The optical module.

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