Optical element driving mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides an optical element driving mechanism. The optical element driving mechanism comprises a movable part, a fixed part and a driving assembly. The movable part is used for connecting an optical element. The movable part can move relative to the fixed part. The driving assembly drives the optical element to move relative to the fixing part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an optical element driving mechanism, in particular to a driving component comprising a plurality of magnetic elements and a coil. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of technology, many electronic devices today (such as laptops, smartphones, and digital cameras) now have camera or video recording capabilities. These devices are becoming increasingly common, and while they are developing more stable and superior optical quality, they are also moving towards more convenient and lightweight designs, providing users with more options.

[0003] Therefore, a need exists for an optical element drive mechanism that allows for adjustment of the optical focal length to suit varying photographic requirements. This mechanism can also reduce operational errors caused by interference with magnetic elements, stabilize the internal structure, and provide more stable and superior optical quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The terms "embodiment" and similar terms (e.g., implementation, configuration, features, examples, and options) are intended to broadly refer to all of the subject matter of the present invention and the claims that follow. Several statements containing these terms should be understood as not limiting the subject matter described herein or limiting the meaning or scope of the claims that follow. The embodiments of the present invention covered herein are defined by the following claims, not by this summary. This summary is a high-level overview of the various features of the present invention and introduces some of the concepts that are further described in the following implementation paragraphs. This summary is not intended to identify the key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used independently to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. This subject matter should be understood by reference to appropriate portions of the complete specification of the present invention, any or all of the drawings, and each claim.

[0005] According to certain features of the present disclosure, an optical element driving mechanism is provided, comprising a movable portion, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly, wherein the movable portion is used to connect to an optical element and can move relative to the fixed portion, and the driving assembly is used to drive the optical element to move relative to the fixed portion.

[0006] According to certain features of the present disclosure, the optical element driving mechanism further includes a supporting component corresponding to the movable part, wherein the supporting component includes a first intermediate element, a first supporting element, and a first force-applying element, the first intermediate element has one or both of a magnetic material and a metal material, and the first supporting element can move relative to the first intermediate element. The first supporting element has a first supporting surface and a side surface, the first supporting surface contacts the first intermediate element, the first supporting surface faces a first direction, and the side surface is adjacent to the first supporting surface. The side surface is not parallel to the first supporting surface, and when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first supporting surface, one side of the first supporting surface is connected to the side surface, and the other side of the first supporting surface is an open space, and the first supporting element does not have a surface facing in the opposite direction to the side surface. The first force-applying element has a magnetic material to generate a first bearing force to keep the first supporting element in continuous contact with the first intermediate element, and the direction of the first bearing force is perpendicular to the first supporting surface. A first axis is parallel to the first supporting surface and the side surface.

[0007] According to certain features of the present disclosure, the support assembly further includes a second intermediate element, a second support element, and a second force-applying element. A gap is defined between the first intermediate element and the second intermediate element, and the second support element and the second intermediate element are movable relative to each other. The first support element and the second support element are integrally formed. The second support element includes a second support surface and a third support surface. The second support surface contacts the second intermediate element and faces a second direction. The third support surface contacts the second intermediate element and faces a third direction. The second support surface and the third support surface are non-parallel. The angle between the first direction and the second direction is different from the angle between the first direction and the third direction. When viewed along the first axis, the distance between the center of the second support surface and the center of the optical element is greater than the distance between the center of the third support surface and the center of the optical element. The alignment direction of the center of the first intermediate element and the center of the first force-applying element is different from the alignment direction of the center of the second intermediate element and the center of the second force-applying element. The second force-applying element generates a second bearing force that maintains contact between the first support element and the second intermediate element. The direction of the second bearing force is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the second support surface. The first and second bearing forces have different directions.

[0008] According to certain features of the present disclosure, the support assembly further includes a first surface, a second surface, a first accommodating portion, a second accommodating portion, and a fixing element, wherein the first surface is parallel to the first axis, the first surface and the second surface face different directions, the second surface is perpendicular to the first axis, the first accommodating portion accommodates the first force-applying element, the first accommodating portion is formed on the first surface, the second accommodating portion accommodates the second force-applying element, the second accommodating portion is formed on the second surface, and the fixing element is disposed on the second surface and fixedly connected to the movable portion. The fixing element has a stop portion to limit the movable range of the movable portion, and the stop portion has a protruding structure. When viewed in a direction perpendicular to the second surface, the fixing element at least partially overlaps the second accommodating portion. The angle between the first direction and the second direction is smaller than the angle between the first direction and the third direction.

[0009] According to certain features of the present disclosure, the fixed portion further includes a first opening and a second opening, and a light ray is incident on the optical element through the first opening. The optical element driving mechanism further includes a circuit assembly for connecting to an external circuit. The circuit assembly includes a first electrical connection portion, a first circuit element, a second electrical connection portion, and a contact. The first electrical connection portion is at least partially exposed in the first opening, and the first circuit element is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion. The driving assembly is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion via the first circuit element. The second electrical connection portion is at least partially exposed in the second opening and is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion via the first circuit element. The driving assembly is electrically connected to the second electrical connection portion via the first circuit element. The contact corresponds to a protrusion of the movable portion. The external circuit includes a first external assembly and a second external assembly, the first electrical connection portion is electrically connected to the first external assembly, and the second electrical connection portion is electrically connected to the second external assembly. The shortest distance between the second electrical connection portion and the first opening is different from the shortest distance between the first electrical connection portion and the first opening, and the first electrical connection portion can move relative to the second electrical connection portion.

[0010] According to certain features of the present disclosure, the drive assembly further includes a drive unit and a control unit. The drive unit generates a driving force and is fixedly connected to the movable unit and electrically connected to the first circuit element via a contact. The control unit outputs a driving signal to the drive unit and is fixedly connected to the fixed element. The first circuit element is electrically connected to the control unit via a second circuit element.

[0011] According to certain features of the present disclosure, the circuit assembly further includes a second circuit element at least partially embedded in the fixing element.

[0012] According to certain features of the present disclosure, the circuit assembly further includes a third circuit element and a fourth circuit element. The third circuit element has an elongated structure and is electrically connected to the first circuit element. The fourth circuit element has an elongated structure and is electrically connected to the first circuit element. The third circuit element is electrically connected to the fourth circuit element via the first circuit element. When viewed along the first axis, the third circuit element and the fourth circuit element do not overlap. The third circuit element and the fourth circuit element extend in parallel.

[0013] According to certain features of the present disclosure, the optical element drive mechanism further includes a vibration suppression element directly contacting the third circuit element and the fourth circuit element, and the vibration suppression element is made of resin. The circuit assembly further includes a fifth circuit element, through which the drive unit is electrically connected to the control unit. The contact is formed in the third circuit.

[0014] According to certain features of the present disclosure, the fixing element has a recessed portion to accommodate the control unit. The depth of the recessed portion is greater than the thickness of the plate-like control unit. When viewed along the first axis, the recessed portion at least partially overlaps the retaining portion. The contact is formed on the second circuit element.

[0015] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the present invention provides an optical element driving mechanism, which includes a movable part, a fixed part, a driving assembly, a position sensing assembly, and an electronic assembly. The movement of the driving assembly drives the movable part to move relative to the fixed part. In this way, the position of the optical element can be adjusted to adapt to different external photography needs. At the same time, the multiple sets of coils and magnetic elements of its driving assembly are connected through multiple circuit elements of the circuit assembly. The connection of multiple connecting parts and circuit elements can effectively provide sufficient driving force, bear the weight of the movable part, stabilize the internal structure, and reduce operational errors of the driving assembly during operation, so that the optical element can provide more stable and better optical imaging.

[0016] The foregoing summary is not intended to represent every embodiment or feature of the present invention. Rather, the foregoing summary merely provides examples of some of the novel features and characteristics set forth herein. The above features and advantages, as well as other features and advantages of the present invention, will become apparent from the following detailed description of representative embodiments and modes for practicing the present invention, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the appended claims. Additional features of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the detailed description of various embodiments provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and the accompanying symbolic simplified illustrations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present invention and its advantages will be better understood from the following description of exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate exemplary embodiments only and are therefore not to be considered as limiting the various embodiments or claims.

[0018] Figure 1 A front perspective view of an optical element driving mechanism and an optical element according to certain features of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2 FIG2 is an exploded perspective view of an optical element driving mechanism and an optical element according to certain features of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 In accordance with certain features of the present disclosure, a top view of an optical element drive mechanism is shown without the housing for illustrative purposes.

[0021] Figure 4 In accordance with certain features of the present disclosure, a top view of an optical element driving mechanism is shown without a housing and with a main body and a portion of a support element shown as dashed lines for illustrative purposes.

[0022] Figure 5 According to certain features of the present disclosure, the bottom view of the optical element driving mechanism does not show the fixing portion for illustrative purposes.

[0023] Figure 6 In accordance with certain features of the present disclosure, a side view of an optical element drive mechanism is shown without the housing for illustrative purposes and with the outer frame shown as a dashed line.

[0024] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a block diagram of circuit components of an external circuit and an optical element driving mechanism according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 8 According to other features of the present disclosure, a top view of another optical element driving mechanism is shown, in which the housing is not shown and the outer frame is shown as a dotted line for illustrative purposes.

[0026] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0027] 1,2: Optical element drive mechanism

[0028] 10: Optical components

[0029] 100: Activities Department

[0030] 110: Main body

[0031] 111: protrusion

[0032] 120: outer frame

[0033] 130, 140: magnetic plate

[0034] 200:Fixed part

[0035] 210: Shell

[0036] 220: Base

[0037] 230: First Opening

[0038] 240: Second opening

[0039] 300: Drive components

[0040] 301: driving unit

[0041] 302: Control unit

[0042] 305: Tablet

[0043] 310: First coil

[0044] 311: First paragraph

[0045] 312: Second paragraph

[0046] 320: first magnetic element

[0047] 321: Surface of the first magnetic element

[0048] 330: Second coil

[0049] 331: The third section

[0050] 332: The fourth section

[0051] 340: Second magnetic element

[0052] 341: Second magnetic element surface

[0053] 350: The third coil

[0054] 360: The third magnetic element

[0055] 361: Surface of the third magnetic element

[0056] 370: Fourth coil

[0057] 400: Position sensing component

[0058] 500: Circuit components

[0059] 510: First circuit element

[0060] 520: Second circuit element

[0061] 530: Third circuit element

[0062] 540: Fourth circuit element

[0063] 550: first electrical connection portion

[0064] 560: second electrical connection portion

[0065] 570:Contact

[0066] 580: Fifth circuit element

[0067] 600:Support component

[0068] 610: First intermediate element

[0069] 620: first supporting element

[0070] 621: First support surface

[0071] 622: Side

[0072] 623: first surface

[0073] 624: first accommodation portion

[0074] 630: first force applying element

[0075] 640: Second intermediate element

[0076] 650: Second supporting element

[0077] 651: Second surface

[0078] 652: Second support surface

[0079] 653: Third support surface

[0080] 654: Second accommodating portion

[0081] 660: Second force applying element

[0082] 670:Fixing element

[0083] 671: Stopper

[0084] 672: Depression

[0085] 700: External circuit

[0086] 710: First external component

[0087] 720: Second external component

[0088] L: Light

[0089] OL:spindle

[0090] O1: First axis

[0091] O2: Second axis

[0092] D1: First direction

[0093] D2: Second direction

[0094] D3: Third direction

[0095] F1: First bearing force

[0096] F2: Second bearing force

[0097] L2: Distance between the center of the second support surface and the center of the optical element

[0098] L3: Distance between the center of the third support surface and the center of the optical element

[0099] L4: The shortest distance between the first electrical connection portion and the center of the first opening

[0100] L5: The shortest distance between the second electrical connection portion and the center of the first opening DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0101] Various embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, and similar reference symbols are used to designate similar or equivalent elements throughout the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are not drawn to scale, and the accompanying drawings are provided only to illustrate the features and characteristics of the present disclosure. It should be understood that many specific details, relationships, and methods are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding. However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that various embodiments can be practiced without one or more specific details or in other ways. In some cases, for illustrative purposes, well-known structures or operations are not shown in detail. Various embodiments are not limited to the order in which actions or events are displayed, as some actions can occur in different orders and / or simultaneously with other actions or events. In addition, not all of the actions or events shown are required for implementing certain features and characteristics of the present disclosure.

[0102] For purposes of this embodiment, the singular includes the plural and vice versa unless expressly stated otherwise. The term "including" means "including, but not limited to." Furthermore, approximate words such as "about," "almost," "substantially," and "approximately," and their equivalents, may mean herein, for example, "at," "near," "nearly at," "within 3-5% of," "within acceptable manufacturing tolerances," or any logical combination thereof. Additionally, the terms "vertical" or "horizontal" are intended to further include "within 3-5%" of the vertical or horizontal direction, respectively. Furthermore, directional words such as "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "above," and "below" are intended to be relative to equivalent directions depicted in the referenced figures; understood from the context of the referenced object or element, such as from a common position of the object or element; or other such descriptions.

[0103] It is understood that although the terms "first", "second", etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, layers and / or parts, these elements, layers and / or parts should not be limited by these terms, and these terms are only used to distinguish different elements, layers and / or parts. Therefore, a first element, layer and / or part discussed below may be referred to as a second element, layer and / or part without departing from the teachings of some embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition, for the sake of brevity, the terms "first", "second", etc. may not be used in the specification to distinguish different elements. Without violating the scope defined by the appended claims, the first element and / or second element recorded in the claims may be interpreted as any element that meets the description in the specification.

[0104] It should be noted that the technical solutions provided in the following different embodiments can be replaced, combined or mixed with each other to form another embodiment without violating the spirit of the present disclosure.

[0105] The present disclosure relates to an optical element driving mechanism, wherein the driving assembly has a multiple array coil and a magnetic element, which drives the movable part and the optical element to move flexibly in various directions, thereby adjusting the photographic imaging of the optical element driving mechanism to meet different photographic requirements.

[0106] First, please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 1 is a front perspective view of an optical element driving mechanism 1 and an optical element 10 according to certain features of the present disclosure.

[0107] See also Figure 2 . Figure 2FIG1 is an exploded perspective view of an optical element driving mechanism 1 and an optical element 10 according to certain features of the present disclosure. The optical element driving mechanism 1 includes a movable portion 100 , a fixed portion 200 , a driving assembly 300 , a position sensing assembly 400 , a circuit assembly 500 , and a supporting assembly 600 .

[0108] The movable portion 100 is connected to the optical element 10, which can be, for example, an optical lens. The movable portion 100 can move relative to the fixed portion 200, and the driving component 300 drives the optical element 10 to move relative to the fixed portion 200. The position sensing component 400 is used to sense the movement of the optical element 10. The circuit component 500 is connected to an external circuit 700 (shown in FIG. Figure 7 The supporting assembly 600 corresponds to the movable portion 100 and supports the movement of the movable portion 100 relative to the fixed portion 200 .

[0109] The movable portion 100 includes a main body 110 , a frame 120 , and two magnetic conductive plates 130 and 140 .

[0110] The movable portion 100 accommodates the optical element 10. The main body 110 has a protrusion 111 that corresponds to a portion of the circuit assembly 500. The main body 110 contacts the frame 120 via the support assembly 600, so that the main body 110, the support assembly 600, and the optical element 10 can move relative to the frame 120 (as described in detail below with respect to the support assembly 600 and the drive assembly 300). Two magnetic conductive plates 130 and 140 are respectively located above a first magnetic element 320 and a third magnetic element 360 of the drive assembly 300 to prevent magnetic field interference between multiple sets of magnetic elements.

[0111] The fixing portion 200 includes a housing 210, a base 220, a first opening 230, and a second opening 240. A light L is incident on the optical element 10 through the first opening 230. The housing 210 and the base 220 are fixedly connected to accommodate other components of the optical element driving mechanism 1 and the optical element 10.

[0112] Please refer to the following Figure 2 、 Figure 3 ,as well as Figure 4 . Figure 3 According to certain features of the present disclosure, the top view of the optical element driving mechanism 1 does not show the housing 210 for illustrative purposes. Figure 4 According to certain features of the present disclosure, the top view of the optical element driving mechanism 1 does not show the housing 210 for illustrative purposes, and the main body 110 and a portion of the supporting element 600 are shown as dashed lines.

[0113] The supporting assembly 600 includes a first intermediate element 610 , a first supporting element 620 , a first force applying element 630 , a second intermediate element 640 , a second supporting element 650 , a second force applying element 660 , and a fixing element 670 .

[0114] The first intermediate element 610 and the second intermediate element 640 are made of one or both of a magnetically permeable material and a metal material. The first support element 620 has a first support surface 621 and a side surface 622, and is movable relative to the first intermediate element 610. The first support surface 621 contacts the first intermediate element 610. The first support surface 621 faces a first direction D1, and the side surface 622 is adjacent to the first support surface 621. The side surface 622 is non-parallel to the first support surface 621. When viewed perpendicular to the first support surface 621, one side of the first support surface 621 is connected to the side surface 622, while the other side of the first support surface 621 is open space. The first support element 620 does not have a surface facing in a direction opposite to the side surface 622.

[0115] The first force applying element 630 is made of magnetic material to generate a first bearing force F1 to keep the first supporting element 620 in contact with the first intermediate element 610 . The direction of the first bearing force F1 is perpendicular to the first supporting surface 621 . The main axis OL is parallel to the first supporting surface 621 and the side surface 622 .

[0116] A gap is defined between the second intermediate element 640 and the second support element 650, allowing relative movement between the second support element 650 and the second intermediate element 640. The first support element 620 and the second support element 650 are integrally formed. The first support element 620 and the second support element 650 are formed on the main body 110. The second support element 650 includes a second support surface 652 and a third support surface 653. The second support surface 652 contacts the second intermediate element 640 and faces a second direction D2. The third support surface 653 contacts the second intermediate element 640 and faces a third direction D3.

[0117] The second support surface 652 and the third support surface 653 are non-parallel. The angle between the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 is different from the angle between the first direction D1 and the third direction D3. The angle between the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 is smaller than the angle between the first direction D1 and the third direction D3. The angle between the second direction D2 and the third direction D3 accommodates the second intermediate member 640, causing it to contact the second support surface 652 and the third support surface 653.

[0118] When viewed along the principal axis OL, a distance L2 between the center of the second supporting surface 652 and the center of the optical element 10 is greater than a distance L3 between the center of the third supporting surface 653 and the center of the optical element 10. The alignment direction of the center of the first intermediate element 610 and the center of the first force applying element 630 is different from the alignment direction of the center of the second intermediate element 640 and the center of the second force applying element 660.

[0119] The second force-applying element 660 may be made of a magnetic material and generates a second bearing force F2 to keep the second supporting element 650 in contact with the second intermediate element 640. The direction of the second bearing force F2 is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the second supporting surface 652 and the third supporting surface 653. The directions of the first bearing force F1 and the second bearing force F2 are different.

[0120] Please refer to the following Figure 4 、 Figure 5 ,as well as Figure 6 . Figure 5 According to certain features of the present disclosure, the bottom view of the optical element driving mechanism 1 does not show the fixing portion 200 for illustrative purposes. Figure 6 In accordance with certain features of the present disclosure, the optical element driving mechanism 1 is shown in a side view without the housing 210 for illustrative purposes, and the outer frame 120 is shown as a dotted line.

[0121] The support assembly 600 further includes a first surface 623 , a second surface 651 , a first receiving portion 624 , and a second receiving portion 654 .

[0122] The first surface 623 is parallel to the main axis OL. The first surface 623 and the second surface 651 face different directions. The second surface 651 is perpendicular to the main axis OL.

[0123] The first receiving portion 624 receives the first force applying element 630 , and the first receiving portion 624 is formed on the first surface 623 . The second receiving portion 654 receives the second force applying element 660 , and the second receiving portion 654 is formed on the second surface 651 .

[0124] The fixing element 670 is disposed on the second surface 651 and fixedly connected to the main body 110 of the movable portion 100 .

[0125] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 The fixing element 670 has a stopper 671 and a recessed portion 672 . The stopper 671 limits the movable range of the movable portion 100 . The stopper 671 has a protruding structure.

[0126] The recessed portion 672 accommodates a control unit 302 of the driving assembly 300. The depth of the recessed portion 672 is greater than the thickness of the plate-shaped control unit 302. When viewed along the main axis OL, the recessed portion 672 at least partially overlaps with the stopper 671.

[0127] When viewed along a direction perpendicular to the second surface 651 , the fixing element 670 at least partially overlaps the second receiving portion 654 .

[0128] The driving assembly 300 includes a driving portion 301 and a control unit 302. The driving portion 301 generates a driving force and is fixedly connected to the movable portion 100, as described below. The control unit 302 outputs a driving signal to the driving portion 301 and is fixedly connected to the fixed element 670.

[0129] The driving unit 301 includes two flat plates 305, two first coils 310, two first magnetic elements 320, two second coils 330, two second magnetic elements 340, a third coil 350, a third magnetic element 360, and two fourth coils 370. The first coils 310 and the second coils 330 are embedded in the flat plates 305 to form a set of flat coils.

[0130] A first coil 310, a first magnetic element 320, a second coil 330, a second magnetic element 340, and a fourth coil 370 form a group and are disposed on opposite sides of the movable portion 100. The following description only describes the configuration of one side of the movable portion 100; the coils and magnetic elements on the other side are configured in the same manner.

[0131] The first coil 310 is disposed on the base 220 of the fixing portion 200 and includes a first section 311 and a second section 312 . The first section 311 and the second section 312 have an elongated structure. The second section 312 is parallel to the first section 311 .

[0132] The first magnetic element 320 is disposed on the frame 120 and has a first magnetic element surface 321 . The first magnetic element surface 321 faces the first coil 310 .

[0133] The electromagnetic driving force generated between the first magnetic element 320 and the first coil 310 causes the first magnetic element 320 to move relative to the first coil 310, thereby driving the frame 120 to move relative to the base 220. The frame 120 then drives the movement of the main body 110, the fixed element 670, and the optical element 10. Therefore, the electromagnetic driving force generated between the first magnetic element 320 and the first coil 310 drives the movable portion 100 to move relative to the fixed portion 200.

[0134] The first coil 310 and the first magnetic element 320 drive the movable portion 100 to move along a first axis O1 . The first axis O1 is perpendicular to the first magnetic element surface 321 .

[0135] The second coil 330 is disposed on the base 220 of the fixing portion 200 and includes a third section 331 and a fourth section 332 . The third section 331 and the fourth section 332 have an elongated structure and are parallel to each other.

[0136] The second magnetic element 340 is disposed on the frame 120 and has a second magnetic element surface 341 . The second magnetic element surface 341 faces the second coil 330 .

[0137] The first magnetic element surface 321 and the second magnetic element surface 341 face the same direction. The first section 311 is parallel to the third section 331 .

[0138] The electromagnetic driving force generated between the second magnetic element 340 and the second coil 330 causes the second magnetic element 340 to move relative to the second coil 330, thereby driving the frame 120 to move relative to the base 220. The frame 120 then drives the movement of the main body 110, the fixed element 670, and the optical element 10. Therefore, the electromagnetic driving force generated between the second magnetic element 340 and the second coil 330 drives the movable portion 100 to move relative to the fixed portion 200 along the first axis O1.

[0139] The third coil 350 is disposed on the base 220 of the fixing portion 200 .

[0140] The third magnetic element 360 is disposed on the frame 120 and has a third magnetic element surface 361 . The third magnetic element surface 361 faces the third coil 350 .

[0141] The electromagnetic driving force generated between the third magnetic element 360 and the third coil 350 causes the third magnetic element 360 to move relative to the third coil 350, thereby driving the frame 120 to move relative to the base 220. The frame 120 then drives the movement of the main body 110, the fixed element 670, and the optical element 10. Therefore, the electromagnetic driving force generated between the third magnetic element 360 and the third coil 350 can drive the movable portion 100 to move relative to the fixed portion 200.

[0142] The third coil 350 and the third magnetic element 360 drive the movable portion 100 to move along a second axis O2 . The second axis O2 is parallel to the surface 361 of the third magnetic element.

[0143] The first axis O1 and the second axis O2 are perpendicular to each other, the first axis O1 is parallel to the third magnetic element surface 361 , and the second axis O2 is parallel to the first magnetic element surface 321 .

[0144] The fourth coil 370 is disposed on the main body 110 of the movable portion 100 , corresponding to the first magnetic element 320 and the second magnetic element 340 .

[0145] The electromagnetic driving force generated between the first magnetic element 320 and the fourth coil 370 causes the first magnetic element 320 to move relative to the fourth coil 370, thereby driving the frame 120 to move relative to the base 220. The frame 120 then drives the movement of the main body 110, the fixed element 670, and the optical element 10. Therefore, the electromagnetic driving force generated between the first magnetic element 320 and the fourth coil 370 drives the movable portion 100 to move relative to the fixed portion 200.

[0146] The fourth coil 370 and the first magnetic element 320 drive the optical element 10 and the movable portion 100 to move along the principal axis OL. The main body 110 contacts the frame 120 via the first intermediate element 610 and the second intermediate element 640. Therefore, the main body 110, the fixing element 670, and the optical element 10 can move relative to the frame 120 along the principal axis OL.

[0147] The position signal sensed by the position sensing component 400 may be transmitted to the control unit 302 through the circuit component 500 , and the control signal may be transmitted from the control unit 302 to the driving unit 301 through the circuit component 500 .

[0148] The position sensing component 400 is disposed on the fixing element 670 to sense the movement of the optical element 10 about the main axis OL. The position sensing component 400 calculates the movement of the optical element 10 by sensing the magnetic field of the third magnetic element 360 .

[0149] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 The circuit assembly 500 includes a first circuit element 510 , a second circuit element 520 , a third circuit element 530 , a fourth circuit element 540 , a first electrical connection portion 550 , a second electrical connection portion 560 , and a contact 570 .

[0150] The first electrical connection portion 550 is at least partially exposed in the first opening 230, and the first circuit element 510 is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion 550. The driving component 300 is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion 550 via the first circuit element 510. The second electrical connection portion 560 is at least partially exposed in the second opening 240 (see FIG. 2 ). Figure 2 ), and is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion 550 via the first circuit element 510. The driving component 300 is electrically connected to the second electrical connection portion 560 via the first circuit element 510. The contact 570 is formed on the second circuit element 520 and is connected to the protrusion 111 of the main body 110 of the movable part 100 (see Figure 5 The driving unit 301 is electrically connected to the first circuit element 510 via the contact 570 of the circuit assembly 500 .

[0151] Next, please see Figure 7 . Figure 7 FIG1 is a block diagram of an external circuit 700 and a circuit component 500 of an optical element driving mechanism 1 according to certain features of the present disclosure. The external circuit 700 includes a first external component 710 and a second external component 720. The first electrical connection portion 550 is electrically connected to the first external component 710, and the second electrical connection portion 560 is electrically connected to the second external component 720.

[0152] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 The shortest distance L5 between the second electrical connection portion 560 and the center of the first opening 230 is different from the shortest distance L4 between the first electrical connection portion 550 and the center of the first opening 230. The first electrical connection portion 550 is movable relative to the second electrical connection portion 560. The second circuit element 520 is at least partially embedded in the fixing element 670. The first circuit element 510 is electrically connected to the control unit 302 via the first electrical connection portion 550 and the third circuit element 530.

[0153] The third circuit element 530 and the fourth circuit element 540 have elongated structures and are electrically connected to the first circuit element 510. The third circuit element 530 is electrically connected to the fourth circuit element 540 via the first circuit element 510. When viewed along the main axis OL, the third circuit element 530 and the fourth circuit element 540 do not overlap. The third circuit element 530 and the fourth circuit element 540 extend in parallel.

[0154] Please continue to refer to Figure 8 . Figure 8 According to other features of the present disclosure, a top view of another optical element driving mechanism 2 is shown. For illustrative purposes, the housing 210 is not shown, and the outer frame 120 is shown as a dashed line. In this embodiment, the circuit assembly 500 further includes a fifth circuit element 580. The driving unit 301 is electrically connected to the control unit 302 via the fifth circuit element 580, and the contact 570 is formed on the third circuit element 530.

[0155] In summary, the utility model provides an optical element driving mechanism, which includes a movable part, a fixed part, a driving assembly, a position sensing assembly, and an electronic assembly. The movement of the driving assembly drives the movable part to move relative to the fixed part. In this way, the position of the optical element can be adjusted to adapt to different external photography needs. At the same time, the multiple sets of coils and magnetic elements of its driving assembly are connected through multiple circuit elements of the circuit assembly. The connection of multiple connecting parts and circuit elements can effectively provide sufficient driving force, bear the weight of the movable part, stabilize the internal structure, and reduce operational errors of the driving assembly during operation, so that the optical element can provide more stable and better optical imaging.

[0156] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described with respect to one or more embodiments, equivalents and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. In addition, although a particular feature of the present invention may have been described with respect to only one of several embodiments, for any given or particular application, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of the other embodiments as may be required and advantageous.

[0157] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood that these are presented by way of example only and not limitation. Various modifications may be made to the embodiments of the present invention described herein without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described embodiments. Rather, the scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims and their equivalents.

[0158] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" used herein are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In addition, the terms "including, includes," "having, has, with," or variations thereof used in the embodiments and / or claims are intended to be included in a manner similar to the word "comprising."

Claims

1. An optical element driving mechanism for driving an optical element, characterized in that: include: a fixing portion; a movable portion, moving relative to the fixed portion; as well as a driving assembly for driving the movable part to move; as well as A support assembly corresponding to the movable portion, wherein the support assembly includes: A first intermediate element, comprising one or both of a magnetically permeable material and a metallic material; a first supporting element movable relative to the first intermediate element, wherein the first supporting element comprises: a first supporting surface contacting the first intermediate element, the first supporting surface facing a first direction; and a side surface adjacent to the first support surface; wherein the side surface is not parallel to the first supporting surface, and when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first supporting surface, one side of the first supporting surface is connected to the side surface, and the other side of the first supporting surface is an open space, and the first supporting element does not have a surface facing in a direction opposite to the side surface; and a first force-applying element having a magnetic material to generate a first bearing force to keep the first supporting element in contact with the first intermediate element, wherein the direction of the first bearing force is perpendicular to the first supporting surface; A first axis is parallel to the first supporting surface and the side surface.

2. The optical element driving mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The support assembly also includes: a second intermediate element; a second supporting element, wherein a gap is defined between the second supporting element and the second intermediate element, the second supporting element and the second intermediate element are movable relative to each other, the first supporting element and the second supporting element being integrally formed, wherein the second supporting element comprises: a second supporting surface contacting the second intermediate element, the second supporting surface facing a second direction; and a third supporting surface contacting the second intermediate element, the third supporting surface facing a third direction; wherein the second support surface is not parallel to the third support surface; The included angle between the first direction and the second direction is different from the included angle between the first direction and the third direction; When viewed along the first axis, a distance between a center of the second supporting surface and a center of the optical element is greater than a distance between a center of the third supporting surface and a center of the optical element, and an arrangement direction between a center of the first intermediate element and a center of the first force-applying element is different from an arrangement direction between a center of the second intermediate element and a center of the second force-applying element; and a second force-applying element generating a second bearing force to keep the second supporting element in contact with the second intermediate element, wherein the direction of the second bearing force is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the second supporting surface; The first supporting force and the second supporting force have different directions.

3. The optical element driving mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: The support assembly also includes: a first surface parallel to the first axis; a second surface, the first surface and the second surface facing different directions, and the second surface being perpendicular to the first axis; a first receiving portion for receiving the first force-applying element, formed on the first surface; a second receiving portion for receiving the second force applying element, formed on the second surface; and a fixing element disposed on the second surface and fixedly connected to the movable portion, wherein the fixing element has a stop portion for limiting the movable range of the movable portion, and the stop portion has a protruding structure; wherein when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the second surface, the fixing element at least partially overlaps the second receiving portion; An included angle between the first direction and the second direction is smaller than an included angle between the first direction and the third direction.

4. The optical element driving mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: The fixing portion further includes a first opening and a second opening, and a light is incident on the optical element through the first opening. The optical element driving mechanism further includes a circuit component for connecting to an external circuit, wherein the circuit component includes: a first electrical connection portion, at least partially exposed in the first opening; a first circuit element electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion, wherein the driving component is electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion via the first circuit element; and a second electrical connection portion, at least partially exposed in the second opening and electrically connected to the first electrical connection portion via the first circuit element, and the driving component is electrically connected to the second electrical connection portion via the first circuit element; and a contact point corresponding to a protrusion of the movable portion; The external circuit includes a first external component and a second external component, the first electrical connection portion is electrically connected to the first external component, and the second electrical connection portion is electrically connected to the second external component; and The shortest distance between the second electrical connection portion and the first opening is different from the shortest distance between the first electrical connection portion and the first opening, and the first electrical connection portion is movable relative to the second electrical connection portion.

5. The optical element driving mechanism according to claim 4, wherein: The drive assembly also includes: a driving portion generating a driving force, fixedly connected to the movable portion, and electrically connected to the first circuit element via the contact; and A control unit outputs a driving signal to the driving portion and is fixedly connected to the fixed element, wherein the first circuit element is electrically connected to the control unit via the first electrical connection portion.

6. The optical element driving mechanism according to claim 5, wherein: The circuit assembly further includes a second circuit element at least partially buried in the fixing element.

7. The optical element driving mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The circuit assembly also includes: a third circuit element having a strip-shaped structure and electrically connected to the first circuit element; and a fourth circuit element having a strip-shaped structure and electrically connected to the first circuit element, wherein the third circuit element is electrically connected to the fourth circuit element via the first circuit element; When viewed along the first axis, the third circuit element and the fourth circuit element do not overlap each other; The extension directions of the third circuit element and the fourth circuit element are parallel to each other.

8. The optical element driving mechanism according to claim 7, wherein: Also included is a vibration suppression element, directly contacting the third circuit element and the fourth circuit element, and made of resin; The circuit assembly further comprises a fifth circuit element, and the driving unit is electrically connected to the control unit via the fifth circuit element; The contact is formed in the third circuit.

9. The optical element driving mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The fixing element has a recessed portion to accommodate the control unit, the depth of the recessed portion is greater than the thickness of the control unit having a plate-like structure, the recessed portion at least partially overlaps with the stop portion when viewed along the first axis, and the contact is formed on the second circuit element.

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