Optical element driving mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides an optical element driving mechanism. The optical element driving mechanism comprises a fixed assembly, a movable assembly and a driving assembly, the movable assembly is configured to be connected with an optical element, and the movable assembly can move relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The fixing assembly includes an accommodating space configured to accommodate the optical element.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an optical element driving mechanism, and more particularly to an optical element driving mechanism with long focal length and anti-shake function. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of technology, many electronic devices (such as smart phones) nowadays have the function of taking pictures or recording videos. Through the camera module arranged on the electronic device, the user can operate the electronic device to extract various photos.

[0003] The design of the electronic device nowadays is constantly developing towards the trend of miniaturization, so that various elements or structures of the camera module must also be continuously reduced in size to achieve the purpose of miniaturization. Generally speaking, the driving mechanism in the camera module can have a lens carrier configured to carry a lens, and the driving mechanism can have the functions of auto focusing or optical image stabilization. However, the existing driving mechanism can achieve the above-mentioned functions of taking pictures or recording videos, but still cannot meet all needs.

[0004] Therefore, how to design a camera module that can simultaneously perform auto focusing, optical image stabilization and achieve miniaturization is a problem worth discussing and solving nowadays. SUMMARY

[0005] In view of the above, the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide an optical element driving mechanism to solve the above problems.

[0006] The present disclosure provides an optical element driving mechanism, comprising a fixed component, a movable component, and a driving component. The movable component is configured to connect an optical element, and the movable component can move relative to the fixed component. The driving component is configured to drive the movable component to move relative to the fixed component. The fixed component comprises a containing space configured to accommodate the optical element.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the fixed assembly includes a housing and a base. The housing is fixedly connected to the base along a main axis. The housing has a first opening, and the optical element is exposed by the first opening when viewed along the main axis. The housing also has a second opening, and the optical element is exposed by the second opening when viewed along a first axial direction. The first opening is in communication with the second opening. An external light ray enters the optical element after entering the first opening along an optical axis, and then exits the optical element and the second opening along the first axial direction. The movable assembly includes a first movable part and a second movable part. The first movable part is movably connected to the second movable part. The second movable part is movably connected to the base. The optical element driving mechanism also includes a first elastic element connected between the first movable part and the second movable part. The first elastic element has a first connecting end, a second connecting end, and a first flexible part. The first connecting end is fixedly connected to the first movable part, the second connecting end is fixedly connected to the second movable part, and the first flexible part is connected between the first connecting end and the second connecting end. The optical element driving mechanism also includes a second elastic element connected between the second movable part and the base. The second elastic element has a third connecting end, a fourth connecting end, and a second flexible part. The third connecting end is fixedly connected to the second movable part, the fourth connecting end is fixedly connected to the base, and the second flexible part is connected between the third connecting end and the fourth connecting end. The optical element driving mechanism also includes two first guide elements disposed between the first movable part and the second movable part and configured to guide the first movable part to rotate around a first rotation axis. The first rotation axis passes through the two first guide elements. The first connecting end is located between the corresponding first guide element and the second connecting end when viewed along the main axis. The first elastic element is located at a top surface of the movable assembly. The second elastic element is located at a rear surface of the movable assembly. The second connecting end has a plate structure and is located in a first plane. The third connecting end has a plate structure and is located in a second plane. The first plane is not parallel to the second plane.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the driving assembly includes a first driving element and a first coil; the first driving element is disposed on the first movable part; the optical element driving mechanism further includes a circuit assembly, and the first coil is disposed on the circuit assembly; the first driving element is configured to generate a first electromagnetic driving force by induction with the first coil to drive the first movable part to rotate relative to the second movable part about a first rotation axis; the driving assembly further includes a second driving element, a third driving element, a second coil and a third coil; the second driving element and the third driving element are disposed on the second movable part; the second coil is disposed on the base; the third coil is disposed on the circuit assembly; the second driving element is configured to generate a second electromagnetic driving force by induction with the second coil, and the third driving element is configured to generate a third electromagnetic driving force by induction with the third coil, so that the second electromagnetic driving force and the third electromagnetic driving force jointly drive the first movable part and the second movable part to rotate relative to the base about a second rotation axis; the first rotation axis is perpendicular to the second rotation axis; the first rotation axis is perpendicular to the first axial direction; and the second rotation axis is parallel to the main axis.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the optical element driving mechanism further includes a reinforcing base and a first reinforcing structure; the first reinforcing structure is fixedly connected to the reinforcing base; at least a portion of the reinforcing base and the first reinforcing structure is disposed in the first movable part; the first driving element is disposed on the first reinforcing structure, and a portion of the first reinforcing structure is located between the first driving element and the first movable part; the first reinforcing structure has a first side, a second side and a third side, which are disposed on three sides of the first driving element; the first side is adjacent to the second side, and the second side is adjacent to the third side; the first movable part has a first accommodating opening configured to accommodate a portion of the corresponding first guide element; the optical element driving mechanism further includes a first plate fixedly disposed on the second movable part; the first plate has a first notch configured to accommodate a portion of the corresponding first guide element; the optical element driving mechanism further includes two second reinforcing structures partially disposed in the first movable part; each of the second reinforcing structures has a first contact portion configured to abut the corresponding first guide element; the corresponding first guide element is clamped by the corresponding first contact portion and the first plate; each of the second reinforcing structures further has a first reinforcing portion connected between the corresponding first contact portion and the reinforcing base; the first contact portion overlaps the first reinforcing portion when viewed along a second axial direction; and the second axial direction is perpendicular to the first axial direction.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the optical element driving mechanism further comprises a force applying element disposed between the first movable part and the second movable part; the force applying element has a first side plate, an elastic body and a second side plate; the elastic body is disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate; the elastic body is made of elastic material; the first side plate and the second side plate are made of metal material; the corresponding first guide element is located between the first movable part and the first side plate; the first side plate has a positioning opening configured to accommodate at least a portion of the corresponding first guide element; the elastic body has a pre-pressing force configured to drive the first side plate to push the corresponding first guide element so that the corresponding first guide element abuts against the first movable part; the first movable part has a second accommodating opening configured to accommodate a portion of the corresponding first guide element; the size of the second accommodating opening is different from the size of the positioning opening; the size of the second accommodating opening is greater than the size of the positioning opening.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first side plate has a plate structure; the first side plate has a top side and a bottom side; a guide structure is formed on the top side or the bottom side; the guide structure has a circular arc structure when viewed along the first axis; when the corresponding first guide element is installed, the guide structure is configured to guide the corresponding first guide element to move into the positioning opening.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second movable part has a first mounting groove configured to accommodate the first plate body and the corresponding first guide element; the second movable part further has a second mounting groove configured to accommodate the force applying element and the corresponding first guide element; the first plate body is exposed by the first mounting groove when viewed along the main axis; the force applying element is exposed by the second mounting groove when viewed along the main axis; the second movable part further has a recessed space communicated with the first recess; the recessed space is configured to accommodate a portion of the corresponding first guide element.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the optical element driving mechanism further comprises two second guide elements disposed between the second movable part and the base and configured to guide the second movable part and the first movable part to rotate around the second rotation axis; the second rotation axis penetrates the two second guide elements; the optical element driving mechanism further comprises a second plate body fixedly disposed on the base; the two second guide elements are located between the second movable part and the second plate body when viewed along the second axis; the optical element has a reflecting surface configured to reflect the external light; the first movable part and the optical element jointly have a center of gravity; the center of gravity and the first rotation axis are on the same side of the reflecting surface when viewed along the second axis.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the base has a first setting slot and a second setting slot configured to accommodate the second coil and the third coil, respectively; the optical element driving mechanism further comprises two conductive members partially disposed in the base; the base is made of plastic material, and the two conductive members are made of metal material; the circuit assembly has two through holes and two electrical contacts; the two electrical contacts are partially disposed in the two through holes; the two electrical contacts are exposed by the two through holes when viewed along the main shaft; the two conductive members are electrically connected to the second coil and fixedly connected to the two electrical contacts; the two conductive members are fixedly connected to the two electrical contacts by welding.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the optical element driving mechanism further comprises a third reinforcing structure and a fourth reinforcing structure partially disposed in the second movable portion; the optical element driving mechanism further comprises a fifth reinforcing structure partially disposed in the second movable portion; the third reinforcing structure and the fourth reinforcing structure are fixedly connected to the fifth reinforcing structure; the third reinforcing structure, the fourth reinforcing structure, and the fifth reinforcing structure are integrally formed; the fifth reinforcing structure has a second contact portion and a third contact portion configured to abut against the two second guide elements, respectively; one of the two second guide elements is clamped by the second contact portion and the second plate body; the other of the two second guide elements is clamped by the third contact portion and the second plate body; the base has a back plate and a protrusion protruding from the back plate toward the second movable portion along the first axis; the optical element driving mechanism further comprises an attracting element fixedly disposed in the protrusion; the attracting element is made of magnetic material; the fifth reinforcing structure is made of magnetically conductive material; the fifth reinforcing structure further has a bending structure between the second contact portion and the third contact portion; the attracting element is configured to generate a magnetic attraction force with the bending structure, and the magnetic attraction force is parallel to the first axis; the magnetic attraction force is configured to drive the fifth reinforcing structure to move the second movable portion toward the base to make the fifth reinforcing structure and the second plate body clamp the two second guide elements together; the optical element driving mechanism further comprises a magnetically conductive element disposed in the protrusion; the attracting element is disposed on the magnetically conductive element, and the magnetically conductive element is configured to enhance the magnetic attraction force; the magnetically conductive element is made of magnetically conductive material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The present disclosure can be understood more clearly with the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is emphasized that various features are not drawn to scale and are for illustrative purposes only. In fact, the dimensions of various features can be arbitrarily enlarged or reduced for the purpose of clear illustration.

[0017] Figure 1A perspective view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 2 An exploded view of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 3 A perspective view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from another angle.

[0020] Figure 4 A perspective view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 5 A perspective view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from another angle.

[0022] Figure 6 A perspective sectional view of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure along Figure 1 a center line segment A-A.

[0023] Figure 7 A perspective enlarged view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 8 An enlarged front view schematic of the force applying element according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 9 A perspective view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 10 A sectional view of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure along Figure 1 a center line segment B-B.

[0027] Figure 11 An exploded view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 12 An exploded view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from another angle.

[0029] Figure 13 A sectional view of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure along Figure 1 a center line segment C-C.

[0030] Figure 14 A perspective view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from another angle.

[0031] Figure 15 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a part of a structure of an optical element driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Reference signs are as follows:

[0033] 100: optical element driving mechanism

[0034] 102: housing

[0035] 1023: accommodation space

[0036] 106: first elastic element

[0037] 1061: first connection end

[0038] 1062: second connection end

[0039] 1063: first flexible part

[0040] 107: first reinforcing member

[0041] 108: first movable part

[0042] 109: second movable part

[0043] 1091: first mounting groove

[0044] 1092: second mounting groove

[0045] 1093: recessed space

[0046] 110: second elastic element

[0047] 1101: third connection end

[0048] 1102: fourth connection end

[0049] 1103: second flexible part

[0050] 111: first side plate

[0051] 1111: positioning opening

[0052] 1113: top side

[0053] 1114: bottom side

[0054] 1115: guide structure

[0055] 112: base

[0056] 112BP: back plate

[0057] 112C: protrusion

[0058] 113: second side plate

[0059] 114: circuit component

[0060] 1141: first circuit part

[0061] 1142: second circuit part

[0062] 1145: perforation

[0063] 1146: electrical contact

[0064] 115: second reinforcing member

[0065] 116: elastomer

[0066] 121: electrically conductive member

[0067] ACE: attractive element

[0068] ACF: magnetic attractive force

[0069] AS1: first accommodation space

[0070] AX1: first axial direction

[0071] AX2: second axial direction

[0072] BFE: force applying element

[0073] BG11: first guide element

[0074] BG12: first guide element

[0075] BG21: second guide element

[0076] BG22: second guide element

[0077] CL1: first coil

[0078] CL2: second coil

[0079] CL3: third coil

[0080] DA: drive assembly

[0081] DS1: first distance

[0082] DS2: second distance

[0083] FA: fixing assembly

[0084] FP1: first limiting face

[0085] FP2: second limiting face

[0086] FP3: third limiting face

[0087] FP4: fourth limiting face

[0088] FP5: fifth limiting face

[0089] GC1: first setting groove

[0090] GC2: second setting groove

[0091] GEL1: gluing element

[0092] GTY: gravity center

[0093] HL1: first accommodating hole

[0094] HL2: second accommodating hole

[0095] LH1: first length

[0096] LH2: second length

[0097] LT: external light

[0098] MA: movable assembly

[0099] MF1: first electromagnetic driving force

[0100] MF2: second electromagnetic driving force

[0101] MF3: third electromagnetic driving force

[0102] MG1: first driving element

[0103] MG2: second driving element

[0104] MG3: third driving element

[0105] MP1: first plate body

[0106] MP11: first notch

[0107] MP2: second plate body

[0108] MP21: second notch

[0109] MP22: third notch

[0110] MP23: fourth notch

[0111] MX: main shaft

[0112] OE: optical element

[0113] OES: reflecting face

[0114] OP1: first opening

[0115] OP2: second opening

[0116] OX: optical axis

[0117] PF1: pre-pressure

[0118] RC1: first receiving groove

[0119] RC2: second receiving groove

[0120] RS: rear side

[0121] RX1: first rotating shaft

[0122] RX2: second rotating shaft

[0123] STP1: first reinforcing plate body

[0124] STP2: second reinforcing plate body

[0125] TS: top surface

[0126] YK0: reinforcing base

[0127] YK1: first reinforcing structure

[0128] YK11: first side portion

[0129] YK12: second side portion

[0130] YK13: third side portion

[0131] YK2: second reinforcing structure

[0132] YK21: first contact portion

[0133] YK22: first reinforcing portion

[0134] YK3: third reinforcing structure

[0135] YK31: fourth side portion

[0136] YK4: fourth reinforcing structure

[0137] YK41: fifth side portion

[0138] YK5: fifth reinforcing structure

[0139] YK50: reinforcing body

[0140] YK51: second contact portion

[0141] YK52: third contact portion

[0142] YK53: bending structure

[0143] YK6: magnetic conducting element

[0144] X: X-axis

[0145] Y: Y-axis

[0146] Z: Z-axis DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0147] Many different arrangements can be used for the elements described above and shown in the drawings. For example, the various elements could be re-arranged or otherwise configured. Also, the various methods described above and shown in the drawings can be implemented in any desired manner. For example, the methods could be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. Further, the various embodiments described above and shown in the drawings can be used individually or in any combination.

[0148] In addition, the use of repetitive description of elements in different embodiments is for the sake of simplicity and clarity. Unless otherwise indicated, the use of the same or similar reference numbers in different drawings indicates that the same or similar elements are present in the different drawings. In addition, the use of the terms "first," "second," etc. in the description above and in the claims below do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another. Also, the use of the terms "a" and "an" in the description above and in the claims below are used to denote one or more.

[0149] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure, and will not be interpreted in an overly literal or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

[0150] Furthermore, the use of the terms "first," "second," etc. in the description above and in the claims below are used for clarity in the only to distinguish one element from another, and are not otherwise intended to refer to a particular order or sequence. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise specified, and the application should not be construed as limited to any particular order or sequence.

[0151] Moreover, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms such as "connected", "interconnected" and the like in relation to the joining, connecting, etc., unless specifically stated otherwise, can refer to two structures that are in direct contact, or can refer to two structures that are not in direct contact with each other, with other structures being disposed between the two structures. Also, the terms in relation to the joining, connecting, etc., can also include cases where both structures are movable, or both structures are fixed.

[0152] Reference is made to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, from another viewing angle. The optical element driving mechanism 100 can be an optical camera module configured to carry and drive an optical element OE.

[0153] The optical element driving mechanism 100 can be mounted on various electronic devices or portable electronic devices, such as a smart phone, for a user to perform image extraction functions. In this embodiment, the optical element driving mechanism 100 can be a voice coil motor (VCM) with an auto focus (AF) function, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the optical element driving mechanism 100 can also have an auto focus (AF) and optical image stabilization (OIS) function.

[0154] As shown in Figure 2 , the optical element driving mechanism 100 can include a fixed assembly FA, a movable assembly MA, and a driving assembly DA. The movable assembly MA is configured to connect the aforementioned optical element OE, and the movable assembly MA can move relative to the fixed assembly FA. The driving assembly DA is configured to drive the movable assembly MA to move relative to the fixed assembly FA.

[0155] In this embodiment, the fixed assembly FA includes a housing 102 and a base 112, and the housing 102 is fixedly connected to the base 112 along a main axis MX to form a receiving space 1023, thereby accommodating the optical element OE. The housing 102 can have a first opening OP1, and the optical element OE is exposed from the first opening OP1 when viewed along the main axis MX. The optical element OE can be a reflective prism, but is not limited thereto.

[0156] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the housing 102 also has a second opening OP2, and when viewed along a first axis AX1, the optical element OE is exposed through the second opening OP2. The first opening OP1 is connected to the second opening OP2, and an external ray LT enters the optical element OE along an optical axis OX after entering the first opening OP1, is then reflected by a reflective surface OES of the optical element OE, and then exits along the first axis AX1 from the optical element OE and the second opening OP2.

[0157] In this embodiment, the active component MA may include a first active part 108 and a second active part 109, wherein the first active part 108 is movably connected to the second active part 109, and the second active part 109 is movably connected to the base 112.

[0158] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the optical element driving mechanism 100 may further include two first elastic elements 106 connected between the first movable part 108 and the second movable part 109. Each first elastic element 106 may have a first connecting end 1061, a second connecting end 1062, and a first flexible part 1063.

[0159] The first connecting end 1061 is fixedly connected to the first movable part 108, the second connecting end 1062 is fixedly connected to the second movable part 109, and the first flexible part 1063 is connected between the first connecting end 1061 and the second connecting end 1062.

[0160] Similarly, the optical element driving mechanism 100 also includes two second elastic elements 110 connected between the second movable part 109 and the base 112. Each second elastic element 110 has a third connecting end 1101, a fourth connecting end 1102 and a second flexible part 1103.

[0161] The third connecting end 1101 is fixedly connected to the second movable part 109, the fourth connecting end 1102 is fixedly connected to the base 112, and the second flexible part 1103 is connected between the third connecting end 1101 and the fourth connecting end 1102.

[0162] The first elastic element 106 and the second elastic element 110 may be metal elastic springs, but are not limited thereto. Furthermore, the number of the first elastic element 106 and the second elastic element 110 is not limited to this embodiment. It is worth noting that the first elastic element 106 is located on a top surface TS of the movable component MA, while the second elastic element 110 is located on a rear side surface RS of the movable component MA.

[0163] Among them, such as Figure 3As shown, the second connecting end 1062 has a plate-like structure and is located in a first plane (e.g., XY plane), and the third connecting end 1101 has a plate-like structure and is located in a second plane (e.g., XZ plane). In this embodiment, the first plane is not parallel to the second plane.

[0164] In addition, it is to be noted that, in Figure 3 , in order to clearly show the configuration of the first elastic element 106 and the second elastic element 110, the base 112 is shown in dashed lines, but it does not mean that the base 112 does not exist.

[0165] Next, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 . Figure 4 is a perspective view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 5 is a perspective view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from another viewing angle. As Figure 2 shown, the optical element driving mechanism 100 further includes a first reinforcing component 107, which is partially embedded in the first movable portion 108.

[0166] As Figure 4 shown, the first reinforcing component 107 can have a reinforcing base YK0 and a first reinforcing structure YK1, the first reinforcing structure YK1 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing base YK0, and at least a part of the reinforcing base YK0 and the first reinforcing structure YK1 is arranged in the first movable portion 108.

[0167] As Figure 4 shown, when viewed along the first axial direction AX1, the reinforcing base YK0 is a rectangular frame structure embedded in the first movable portion 108. Since the first reinforcing component 107 can be made of metal material, the reinforcing base YK0 can enhance the overall structural strength of the first movable portion 108.

[0168] Further, as Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the driving assembly DA can include a first driving element MG1 and a first coil CL1, the first driving element MG1 is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the first movable portion 108.

[0169] Correspondingly, the optical element driving mechanism 100 can further include a circuit assembly 114, and the first coil CL1 is arranged on the circuit assembly 114. The circuit assembly 114 is, for example, a flexible circuit board (FPC board), but is not limited thereto.

[0170] In this embodiment, as Figure 4As shown, the first driving element MG1 is configured to generate a first electromagnetic driving force MF1 by induction with the first coil CL1, thereby driving the first movable part 108 to rotate about a first rotating shaft RX1 relative to the second movable part 109. For example, the first movable part 108 can make a pitching motion relative to the second movable part 109 and the base 112.

[0171] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first driving element MG1 is disposed on the first reinforcing structure YK1, and a portion of the first reinforcing structure YK1 is located between the first driving element MG1 and the first movable part 108.

[0172] It is worth noting that, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first reinforcing structure YK1 may have a first side portion YK11, a second side portion YK12, and a third side portion YK13, disposed on the three sides of the first driving element MG1. The first side portion YK11 is adjacent to the second side portion YK12, and the second side portion YK12 is adjacent to the third side portion YK13.

[0173] Since the first reinforcing member 107 may be magnetically conductive, the magnetic field strength of the first driving element MG1 can be increased based on the configuration of the first side YK11 to the third side YK13, and a magnetic attraction force can be generated between the first driving element MG1 and the first reinforcing structure YK1 to increase the convenience of mounting the first driving element MG1 on the first reinforcing structure YK1 and the accuracy of its positioning.

[0174] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the optical element driving mechanism 100 may further include a first guiding element BG11 and a first guiding element BG12, disposed between the first movable part 108 and the second movable part 109, configured to guide the first movable part 108 to rotate around the first rotating axis RX1. Specifically, the first rotating axis RX1 is defined by the first guiding element BG11 and the first guiding element BG12, and the first rotating axis RX1 passes through the first guiding element BG11 and the first guiding element BG12.

[0175] Next, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 . Figure 6 For an optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure along Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the midline segment AA, and Figure 7FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a partial structure of an optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, the optical element driving mechanism 100 further includes a first plate MP1 fixedly disposed in the second movable portion 109. The first plate MP1 is, for example, a metal plate, but is not limited thereto.

[0176] The first plate MP1 has a first notch MP11 configured to accommodate a portion of the first guide element BG11. As shown in FIG. 7, a portion of the first guide element BG11 is accommodated in the first notch MP11. Figure 6

[0177] In this embodiment, the optical element driving mechanism 100 can further include a force applying element BFE disposed between the first movable portion 108 and the second movable portion 109. Correspondingly, as shown in FIG. 8, the second movable portion 109 can have a first mounting groove 1091 configured to accommodate the first plate MP1 and the first guide element BG11. Similarly, the second movable portion 109 can further have a second mounting groove 1092 configured to accommodate the force applying element BFE and the first guide element BG12. Figure 6 Figure 7

[0178] The first mounting groove 1091 and the second mounting groove 1092 can be grooves, so as shown in FIG. 8, the first plate MP1 is exposed from the first mounting groove 1091 when viewed along the main axis MX, and the force applying element BFE is exposed from the second mounting groove 1092 when viewed along the main axis MX. Based on such a configuration, the first plate MP1 can be conveniently and quickly mounted in the first mounting groove 1091, and the force applying element BFE can be conveniently and quickly mounted in the second mounting groove 1092. Figure 6

[0179] Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the second movable portion 109 further has a recessed space 1093 communicated with the first notch MP11. The recessed space 1093 is configured to accommodate a portion of the first guide element BG11. Based on the configuration of the recessed space 1093, the first guide element BG11 does not directly contact the second movable portion 109, so as to avoid the problem that the first guide element BG11 damages the second movable portion 109 due to pushing. Figure 6 Figure 7 Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the first reinforcing component 107 of the optical element driving mechanism 100 can further include two second reinforcing structures YK2 partially disposed in the first movable portion 108. The second reinforcing structures YK2 are fixedly connected to the reinforcing base YK0, and the reinforcing base YK0 is connected between the two second reinforcing structures YK2.

[0180] Figure 4 Figure 6 ​​​​​​​​

[0181] In this embodiment, the reinforcing base YK0, the first reinforcing structure YK1, and the second reinforcing structure YK2 may be integrally formed, but are not limited thereto. Furthermore, the first reinforcing component 107 may be a yoke, but is not limited thereto.

[0182] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, each of the second reinforcing structures YK2 may have a first contact portion YK21, configured to abut against a corresponding first guiding element. The first guiding element BG11 is held by the corresponding first contact portion YK21 and the first plate MP1.

[0183] In this embodiment, the first plate MP1 may be made of metal, and the first guiding element BG11 may be made of ceramic, but is not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the hardness of the first guiding element BG11 may be greater than the hardness of the first contact portion YK21 or the first plate MP1. Based on this configuration, the problem of particles being generated by friction between the first guiding element BG11 and the first plate MP1 can be avoided.

[0184] It is worth noting that, in this embodiment, each of the second reinforcing structures YK2 also has a first reinforcing part YK22, which is connected between the corresponding first contact part YK21 and the reinforcing base YK0.

[0185] like Figure 6 As shown, when viewed along a second axis AX2, the first contact portion YK21 overlaps the first reinforcing portion YK22, and the second axis AX2 is perpendicular to the first axis AX1.

[0186] Since the first movable part 108 can be made of plastic, this configuration can enhance the structural strength of the side of the first movable part 108, thereby avoiding the problem of the first movable part 108 being damaged by the first guide element.

[0187] In addition, such as Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the first movable part 108 has a first receiving port HL1 configured to receive a portion of the first guiding element BG11. Based on the configuration of the first receiving port HL1, the first guiding element BG11 can be stably fixed to the first movable part 108 directly by a bonding element (e.g., adhesive) to prevent the first guiding element BG11 from falling off the first movable part 108.

[0188] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the force-applying element BFE may have a first side plate 111, an elastic body 116 and a second side plate 113, wherein the elastic body 116 is disposed between the first side plate 111 and the second side plate 113.

[0189] The elastic body 116 can be made of an elastic material, such as silicone, but is not limited thereto. The first side plate 111 and the second side plate 113 are made of a metal material, such as stainless steel, but are not limited thereto.

[0190] As shown in Figure 6 , the first guide element BG12 is located between the first movable portion 108 and the first side plate 111. Specifically, the first side plate 111 has a positioning opening 1111 configured to accommodate at least a portion of the first guide element BG12. Correspondingly, the first movable portion 108 has a second accommodating opening HL2 configured to accommodate a portion of the first guide element BG12.

[0191] In this embodiment, the size of the second accommodating opening HL2 is different from the size of the positioning opening 1111. For example, the second accommodating opening HL2 and the positioning opening 1111 can be circular grooves, and the size of the second accommodating opening HL2 is greater than the size of the positioning opening 1111. That is, the diameter of the second accommodating opening HL2 is greater than the diameter of the positioning opening 1111.

[0192] Further, in this embodiment, the elastic body 116 can have a pre-pressure PF1 configured to drive the first side plate 111 to push the first guide element BG12 so that the first guide element BG12 abuts against the first movable portion 108. The pre-pressure PF1 is the elastic restoring force of the elastic body 116. For example, when the force applying element BFE is installed in the second movable portion 109, the thickness of the force applying element BFE in the second axial direction AX2 is less than the thickness before installation, so as to provide the aforementioned pre-pressure PF1.

[0193] Next, please refer to Figure 8 . Figure 8 is an enlarged schematic view of the force applying element BFE according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, the first side plate 111 has a plate structure, and the first side plate 111 has a top side 1113 and a bottom side 1114.

[0194] As shown in Figure 8 , a guide structure 1115 can be formed on the bottom side 1114 to increase the convenience of installation. When viewed along the first axial direction AX1 (Y-axis), the guide structure 1115 can have a circular arc structure.

[0195] Based on such a configuration, when the first guide element BG12 is installed, the guide structure 1115 can be configured to guide the first guide element BG12 to move into the positioning opening 1111. For example, when the first movable portion 108 and the first guide element BG12 are positioned first, and then the force applying element BFE is installed, the guide structure 1115 can make the force applying element BFE smoothly enter the second installation groove 1092, and the first guide element BG12 can also smoothly enter the positioning opening 1111.

[0196] The location of the guide structure 1115 is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the guide structure 1115 may be formed at the top side 1113, and the force-applying element BFE may be installed into the second mounting groove 1092 first, and then the first movable part 108 and the first guide element BG12 may be installed, so that the guide structure 1115 can also guide the first guide element BG12 to be inserted into the positioning port 1111.

[0197] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 . Figure 9 This is a perspective view of a portion of the structure of an optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 10 For an optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the midline segment BB. It should be noted that... Figure 9 In order to clearly show the internal structure, the second active part 109 is represented by a dashed line, but this does not mean that the second active part 109 does not exist.

[0198] In this embodiment, the driving component DA may further include a second driving element MG2, a third driving element MG3, a second coil CL2 and a third coil CL3. The second driving element MG2 and the third driving element MG3 are disposed on the second movable part 109, the second coil CL2 is disposed on the base 112, and the third coil CL3 is disposed on the circuit component 114.

[0199] Among them, the first driving element MG1, the second driving element MG2 and the third driving element MG3 can be magnets, such as multi-pole magnets, but are not limited to them.

[0200] like Figure 9 As shown, the optical element driving mechanism 100 may further include a second reinforcing member 115 disposed in the second movable portion 109. The second reinforcing member 115 may include a third reinforcing structure YK3 and a fourth reinforcing structure YK4, partially disposed in the second movable portion 109. The second driving element MG2 is disposed on the third reinforcing structure YK3, and a portion of the third reinforcing structure YK3 is located between the second driving element MG2 and the second movable portion 109.

[0201] Specifically, the third reinforcing structure YK3 has a fourth side YK31, which is disposed on one side of the second driving element MG2. The third reinforcing structure YK3 can be made of metal and has magnetic conductivity, thus ensuring that the second driving element MG2 is reliably positioned on the second movable part 109.

[0202] Similarly, the third drive element MG3 is disposed on the fourth reinforcing structure YK4, and a portion of the fourth reinforcing structure YK4 is located between the third drive element MG3 and the second movable part 109. The fourth reinforcing structure YK4 has a fifth side portion YK41 disposed on one side of the third drive element MG3.

[0203] Similarly, since the fourth reinforcing structure YK4 can be made of metal and has magnetic conductivity, the third driving element MG3 can be reliably positioned on the second moving part 109.

[0204] like Figure 10 As shown, the second movable part 109 has a first receiving groove RC1 and a second receiving groove RC2. The second driving element MG2 is received in the first receiving groove RC1 and abuts against the fourth side part YK31, and the third driving element MG3 is received in the second receiving groove RC2 and abuts against the fifth side part YK41.

[0205] Furthermore, the second reinforcing component 115 of the optical element driving mechanism 100 may also include a fifth reinforcing structure YK5, which is partially disposed in the second movable part 109, and the third reinforcing structure YK3 and the fourth reinforcing structure YK4 are fixedly connected to the fifth reinforcing structure YK5.

[0206] In this embodiment, the fifth reinforcing structure YK5 may be made of metal, and the third reinforcing structure YK3, the fourth reinforcing structure YK4 and the fifth reinforcing structure YK5 may be integrally formed, but are not limited thereto.

[0207] It is worth noting that, such as Figure 10 As shown, when viewed along the main axis MX (Z-axis), the second movable part 109 has a U-shaped structure. Therefore, based on the configuration of the fifth reinforcing structure YK5, the overall structural strength of the second movable part 109 can be increased, avoiding the problem of damage to the middle part of the second movable part 109 due to movement or impact.

[0208] Next, as Figure 10 As shown, the second driving element MG2 is configured to generate a second electromagnetic driving force MF2 by induction with the second coil CL2, and the third driving element MG3 is configured to generate a third electromagnetic driving force MF3 by induction with the third coil CL3, so that the second electromagnetic driving force MF2 and the third electromagnetic driving force MF3 can jointly drive the first movable part 108 and the second movable part 109 to rotate relative to the base 112 about a second rotating shaft RX2.

[0209] Wherein, the direction of the second electromagnetic driving force MF2 and the third electromagnetic driving force MF3 is opposite. For example, when the second electromagnetic driving force MF2 is towards -Y axis, the third electromagnetic driving force MF3 is towards +Y axis, thus the second electromagnetic driving force MF2 and the third electromagnetic driving force MF3 can jointly drive the second movable part 109 and the first movable part 108 to rotate counterclockwise around the second rotation axis RX2.

[0210] On the contrary, when the second electromagnetic driving force MF2 is towards +Y axis, the third electromagnetic driving force MF3 is towards -Y axis, thus the second electromagnetic driving force MF2 and the third electromagnetic driving force MF3 can jointly drive the second movable part 109 and the first movable part 108 to rotate clockwise around the second rotation axis RX2.

[0211] Wherein, as shown in Figure 9 , the first rotation axis RX1 is perpendicular to the second rotation axis RX2, the first rotation axis RX1 is perpendicular to the first axial direction AX1, and the second rotation axis RX2 is parallel to the main axis MX (Z axis), but not limited thereto.

[0212] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 9 , Figures 11 to 12 . Figure 11 is an exploded view of part of the optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 12 is an exploded view of part of the optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from another perspective. In this embodiment, the optical element driving mechanism 100 can further include a second guide element BG21 and a second guide element BG22, which are arranged between the second movable part 109 and the base 112 and are configured to guide the rotation of the second movable part 109 and the first movable part 108 around the second rotation axis RX2.

[0213] As shown in Figure 9 and Figure 11 , the second rotation axis RX2 is defined by the second guide element BG21 and the second guide element BG22, and the second rotation axis RX2 passes through the second guide element BG21 and the second guide element BG22. Furthermore, the optical element driving mechanism 100 further includes a second plate body MP2 fixedly arranged on the base 112.

[0214] As shown in Figure 11 , when viewed along the second axial direction AX2, the second guide element BG21 and the second guide element BG22 are located between the second movable part 109 and the second plate body MP2

[0215] As shown in Figure 9As shown, in the direction of the second axis AX2, there is a first distance DS1 between the first guide element BG11 and the first guide element BG12, and in the direction of the main axis MX, there is a second distance DS2 between the second guide element BG21 and the second guide element BG22, and the second distance DS2 is different from the first distance DS1. In this embodiment, the second distance DS2 is smaller than the first distance DS1.

[0216] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the second plate MP2 has a second notch MP21 and a third notch MP22, configured to accommodate a portion of the second guide element BG21 and the second guide element BG22, respectively.

[0217] Correspondingly, the fifth reinforcing structure YK5 has a second contact portion YK51 and a third contact portion YK52, which are configured to abut against the second guiding element BG21 and the second guiding element BG22 respectively.

[0218] Specifically, the second guide element BG21 is held by the second contact part YK51 and the second plate MP2, and the second guide element BG22 is held by the third contact part YK52 and the second plate MP2.

[0219] like Figure 11 As shown, the base 112 has a back plate 112BP and a protrusion 112C, and the protrusion 112C protrudes from the back plate 112BP along the first axial direction AX1 toward the second movable part 109. The optical element driving mechanism 100 may also include an attraction element ACE, which is fixedly disposed in the protrusion 112C. The attraction element ACE is made of a magnetic material, such as a magnet, but is not limited thereto.

[0220] Furthermore, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the second plate MP2 also has a fourth notch MP23, which connects to the second notch MP21. Figure 11 As shown, when viewed along the first axis AX1, the suction element ACE overlaps with the fourth notch MP23. Specifically, when viewed along the first axis AX1, the suction element ACE is exposed through the fourth notch MP23.

[0221] Furthermore, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the second notch MP21 has a first limiting surface FP1 and a second limiting surface FP2, configured to limit the movement of the second guide element BG21 along the first axis AX1 and the second axis AX2.

[0222] In this embodiment, as Figure 11As shown, when viewed along the first axis AX1, the first limiting surface FP1 can be parallel to the second limiting surface FP2, but is not limited thereto. The first limiting surface FP1 and the second limiting surface FP2 can be planar or arc surfaces, but are not limited thereto.

[0223] Similarly, the third notch MP22 has a third limiting surface FP3, a fourth limiting surface FP4 and a fifth limiting surface FP5, configured to limit the movement of the second guide element BG22 along the first axis AX1, the second axis AX2 and the spindle MX.

[0224] In this embodiment, as Figure 11 As shown, when viewed along the first axis AX1, the third limiting surface FP3 is not parallel to the fourth limiting surface FP4, and when viewed along the first axis AX1, the fourth limiting surface FP4 is not parallel to the fifth limiting surface FP5.

[0225] In this embodiment, as Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, when viewed along the first axis AX1, the third limiting surface FP3, the fourth limiting surface FP4, and the fifth limiting surface FP5 can form a triangle, but are not limited thereto.

[0226] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figures 11 to 13 . Figure 13 For an optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the midline segment CC. In this embodiment, the first movable part 108 has a first accommodating space AS1, a portion of the second movable part 109 is located within the first accommodating space AS1, and a portion of the protrusion 112C is located within the first accommodating space AS1.

[0227] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the fifth reinforcing structure YK5 may be made of a magnetically conductive material, and the fifth reinforcing structure YK5 may also have a bent structure YK53 located between the second contact portion YK51 and the third contact portion YK52.

[0228] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the fifth reinforcing structure YK5 may also have a reinforcing body YK50, which is connected between the third reinforcing structure YK3 and the fourth reinforcing structure YK4, and the bending structure YK53 is formed by bending the reinforcing body YK50.

[0229] like Figure 12 As shown, the bending structure YK53 bends from the reinforcing body YK50 toward the fourth notch MP23, and when viewed along the first axis AX1, a portion of the bending structure YK53 is exposed by the second movable part 109.

[0230] Further, as shown in Figure 13 , a portion of the bent structure YK53 does not overlap the second contact portion YK51 or the third contact portion YK52 when viewed along the second axial direction AX2.

[0231] Based on such a configuration, the attraction element ACE can be configured to generate a magnetic attraction force ACF with the bent structure YK53, and the magnetic attraction force ACF is parallel to the first axial direction AX1. In addition, as shown in Figure 13 , the optical element driving mechanism 100 further includes a magnetic permeable element YK6 disposed in the protrusion 112C. The attraction element ACE is disposed on the magnetic permeable element YK6, and the magnetic permeable element YK6 is configured to enhance the aforementioned magnetic attraction force ACF. Similarly, the magnetic permeable element YK6 is made of a magnetic permeable material.

[0232] The magnetic attraction force ACF is configured to drive the fifth reinforcing structure YK5 to bring the second movable portion 109 to abut against the base 112, so that the fifth reinforcing structure YK5 and the second plate body MP2 jointly hold the second guide element BG21 and the second guide element BG22.

[0233] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 13 , a portion of the second guide element BG21 is located in the fourth notch MP23 when viewed along the second axial direction AX2, and the second notch MP21 and the fourth notch MP23 have a first length LH1 when viewed along the second axial direction AX2.

[0234] The third notch MP22 has a second length LH2 when viewed along the second axial direction AX2, and the first length LH1 is greater than the second length LH2. Based on such a configuration, it can be avoided that the second guide element BG21 and the second guide element BG22 cannot be accurately held between the fifth reinforcing structure YK5 and the second plate body MP2 due to tolerance problems.

[0235] In addition, it is worth noting that, as shown in Figure 13 , the first movable portion 108 and the optical element OE can jointly have a center of gravity GTY, and the center of gravity GTY and the first rotation axis RX1 are both on the same side (the upper left side in Figure 13 ) of the reflection surface OES when viewed along the second axial direction AX2.

[0236] Since the center of gravity GTY is closer to the first rotation axis RX1, the moment generated by the center of gravity GTY relative to the first rotation axis RX1 is smaller, so that the first movable portion 108 can be more stable when rotating around the first rotation axis RX1.

[0237] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 andFigure 14 . Figure 14 is a perspective view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 10 , the base 112 has a first setting slot GC1 and a second setting slot GC2 configured to accommodate the second coil CL2 and the third coil CL3, respectively.

[0238] Further, as shown in Figure 11 and Figure 14 , the optical element driving mechanism 100 further includes two conductive members 121 partially disposed in the base 112. Specifically, the base 112 is made of a plastic material, the two conductive members 121 are made of a metal material, and the two conductive members 121 are disposed in the base 112 by insert molding.

[0239] Next, as shown in Figure 2 , the circuit assembly 114 can have a first circuit portion 1141 and a second circuit portion 1142, and the first circuit portion 1141 is connected to the second circuit portion 1142. As shown in Figure 14 , in this embodiment, the circuit assembly 114 can further have two through holes 1145 and two electrical contacts 1146, and the two electrical contacts 1146 are partially disposed in the two through holes 1145. Among them, the two through holes 1145 pass through the first circuit portion 1141.

[0240] Correspondingly, the optical element driving mechanism 100 can further include a first reinforcing plate body STP1 fixedly connected to the second circuit portion 1142. The first reinforcing plate body STP1 can be made of a metal material and is configured to reinforce the structural strength of the second circuit portion 1142.

[0241] Similarly, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 13 , the optical element driving mechanism 100 can further include a second reinforcing plate body STP2 disposed at the bottom of the base 112, and the first circuit portion 1141 is disposed on the second reinforcing plate body STP2.

[0242] It is worth noting that the two through holes 1145 also pass through the second reinforcing plate body STP2. Therefore, as shown in Figure 14 , when viewed along the main axis MX, the two electrical contacts 1146 are exposed by the two through holes 1145.

[0243] Further, as shown in Figure 11 and Figure 14As shown, the second conductive member 121 is electrically connectable to the second coil CL2 and fixedly connected to the second electrical contact 1146. In particular, the second conductive member 121 is fixedly connected to the second electrical contact 1146 by soldering. Based on the configuration of the through hole 1145, the operator can conveniently and quickly solder the conductive member 121 to the electrical contact 1146 so as to electrically connect the second coil CL2 to the circuit assembly 114.

[0244] Next, please refer to Figure 15 . Figure 15 is a top view of a partial structure of the optical element driving mechanism 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In order to ensure the stability of the first movable part 108 and the second movable part 109 when moving, and to avoid the first movable part 108 or the second movable part 109 from hitting the base 112 when the optical element driving mechanism 100 is impacted, the optical element driving mechanism 100 can further include two adhesive elements GEL1 disposed between the second movable part 109 and the base 112.

[0245] In this embodiment, the adhesive element GEL1 can have an elastic material, and the adhesive element GEL1 is, for example, a gel, but is not limited thereto. It is worth noting that the adhesive element GEL1 is not disposed between the first movable part 108 and the second movable part 109.

[0246] In addition, as shown in Figure 15 , the two adhesive elements GEL1 of this embodiment are symmetrically arranged, for example, symmetrically about the first axial direction AX1 (central axis), and the optical element OE is located between the two adhesive elements GEL1. Based on such a configuration, the stability of the first movable part 108 and the second movable part 109 when moving can be increased.

[0247] In addition, as shown in Figure 15 , when viewed along the main axis MX, the first connecting end 1061 is located between the corresponding first guide element BG12 and the second connecting end 1062. When the first movable part 108 moves relative to the second movable part 109, the elastic restoring force of the first elastic element 106 is applied to the first movable part 108 through the first connecting end 1061. Since the first connecting end 1061 is closer to the first rotation axis RX1, the torque generated by the aforementioned elastic restoring force relative to the first rotation axis RX1 is smaller, so that the first movable part 108 can be more stable when rotating about the first rotation axis RX1.

[0248] The present disclosure provides an optical element driving mechanism 100, which can be a periscopic lens mechanism, comprising a fixed assembly FA, a movable assembly MA, and a driving assembly DA. The movable assembly MA comprises a first movable part 108 and a second movable part 109, the first movable part 108 is movably connected to the second movable part 109 by a first elastic element 106, and the second movable part 109 is movably connected to a base 112 of the fixed assembly FA by a second elastic element 110.

[0249] The optical element driving mechanism 100 can further comprise a first guide element BG11 and a first guide element BG12, which are arranged between the first movable part 108 and the second movable part 109. The optical element driving mechanism 100 can further comprise a force applying element BFE arranged between the first movable part 108 and the second movable part 109. The force applying element BFE can have a first side plate 111, an elastic body 116, and a second side plate 113, the elastic body 116 is arranged between the first side plate 111 and the second side plate 113. The elastic body 116 can be made of an elastic material, and the first side plate 111 and the second side plate 113 are made of a metal material.

[0250] The elastic body 116 can have a pre-pressure PF1 configured to drive the first side plate 111 to push the first guide element BG12, so that the first guide element BG12 abuts against the first movable part 108. The pre-pressure PF1 is the elastic restoring force of the elastic body 116. Based on such configuration, the first guide element BG11 and the first guide element BG12 can be positioned between the first movable part 108 and the second movable part 109, so that the first movable part 108 can stably rotate relative to the second movable part 109 about the first rotation axis RX1.

[0251] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure and their advantages have been disclosed, it should be understood that those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, can make other changes, replacements and modifications. In addition, the protection scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the processes, machines, manufacture, material composition, devices, methods and steps in the specific embodiments described in the specification, and any person skilled in the art can understand the current or future developed processes, machines, manufacture, material composition, devices, methods and steps from the disclosure of the present disclosure, as long as they can substantially achieve the same function or obtain substantially the same results as the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure includes the above processes, machines, manufacture, material composition, devices, methods and steps. In addition, each claim constitutes an individual embodiment, and the protection scope of the present disclosure also includes the combination of each claim and embodiment.

Claims

1. An optical element driving mechanism, characterized in that, include: A fixed component; A movable component configured to connect to an optical element, and the movable component being movable relative to the fixed component; and A drive component configured to drive the active component to move relative to the fixed component; The fixing component includes a receiving space configured to accommodate the optical element.

2. The optical element driving mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting assembly includes a housing and a base; The housing is fixedly connected to the base along a main axis; The housing has a first opening, and the optical element is exposed through the first opening when viewed along the main axis; The housing also has a second opening, and the optical element is exposed through the second opening when viewed along a first axis; The first opening connects to the second opening; An external ray of light enters the optical element through the first opening along an optical axis, and then exits from the optical element and the second opening along the first optical axis. The activity components include a first activity section and a second activity section; The first movable part is movably connected to the second movable part; The second movable part is movably connected to the base; The optical element driving mechanism also includes a first elastic element connected between the first movable part and the second movable part; The first elastic element has a first connecting end, a second connecting end, and a first flexible portion; The first connecting end is fixedly connected to the first movable part, the second connecting end is fixedly connected to the second movable part, and the first flexible part is connected between the first connecting end and the second connecting end; The optical element driving mechanism also includes a second elastic element connected between the second movable part and the base; The second elastic element has a third connecting end, a fourth connecting end, and a second flexible portion; The third connecting end is fixedly connected to the second movable part, the fourth connecting end is fixedly connected to the base, and the second flexible part is connected between the third connecting end and the fourth connecting end; The optical element driving mechanism also includes two first guiding elements, which are disposed between the first movable part and the second movable part, and configured to guide the first movable part to rotate around a first rotating shaft; The first pivot passes through the two first guide elements; When viewed along the main axis, the first connection end is located between the corresponding first guide element and the second connection end; The first elastic element is located on a top surface of the movable component; The second elastic element is located on a rear side of the movable component; The second connecting end has a plate-like structure and is located on a first plane; The third connection end has a plate-like structure located on a second plane; The first plane is not parallel to the second plane.

3. The optical element driving mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a first drive element and a first coil; The first driving element is disposed in the first movable part; The optical element driving mechanism also includes a circuit assembly, and the first coil is disposed on the circuit assembly; The first driving element is configured to generate a first electromagnetic driving force by induction with the first coil, so as to drive the first movable part to rotate about the first axis relative to the second movable part; The drive assembly also includes a second drive element, a third drive element, a second coil, and a third coil; The second driving element and the third driving element are disposed in the second movable part; The second coil is disposed on the base; The third coil is disposed in the circuit assembly; The second driving element is configured to generate a second electromagnetic driving force by induction with the second coil, and the third driving element is configured to generate a third electromagnetic driving force by induction with the third coil, so that the second electromagnetic driving force and the third electromagnetic driving force together drive the first movable part and the second movable part to rotate relative to the base about a second axis. The first rotating shaft is perpendicular to the second rotating shaft; The first rotating shaft is perpendicular to the first axial direction; The second rotating shaft is parallel to the main shaft.

4. The optical element driving mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The optical element driving mechanism also includes a reinforcing base and a first reinforcing structure; The first reinforcing structure is fixedly connected to the reinforcing base; The reinforcing base and at least a portion of the first reinforcing structure are disposed within the first movable portion; The first driving element is disposed on the first reinforcing structure, and a portion of the first reinforcing structure is located between the first driving element and the first movable part; The first reinforcing structure has a first side, a second side, and a third side, which are disposed on the three sides of the first driving element; The first side portion is adjacent to the second side portion, and the second side portion is adjacent to the third side portion; The first movable part has a first receiving port configured to receive a portion of the corresponding first guiding element; The optical element driving mechanism also includes a first plate, which is fixedly disposed on the second movable part; The first plate has a first notch configured to receive a portion of the corresponding first guiding element; The optical element driving mechanism also includes two second reinforcing structures, which are partially disposed in the first movable part; Each of the second reinforcing structures has a first contact portion configured to abut against the corresponding first guiding element; The corresponding first guiding element is held by the corresponding first contact portion and the first plate body; Each of the second reinforcing structures also has a first reinforcing portion connected between the corresponding first contact portion and the reinforcing base portion; When viewed along a second axis, the first contact portion overlaps with the first reinforcing portion; The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis.

5. The optical element driving mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The optical element driving mechanism also includes a force-applying element disposed between the first movable part and the second movable part; The force-applying element has a first side plate, an elastic body, and a second side plate; The elastomer is disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate; The elastomer is made of an elastic material; The first side panel and the second side panel are made of metal. The corresponding first guide element is located between the first movable part and the first side plate; The first side plate has a positioning opening configured to receive at least a portion of the corresponding first guide element; The elastomer has a preload and is configured to drive the first side plate to push the corresponding first guide element so that the corresponding first guide element abuts against the first movable part; The first movable part has a second receiving port configured to receive a portion of the corresponding first guiding element; The size of the second receiving port is different from the size of the positioning port; The size of the second receiving port is larger than the size of the positioning port.

6. The optical element driving mechanism as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first side plate has a plate-like structure; The first side plate has a top side and a bottom side; A guide structure is formed on the top or bottom side; When viewed along the first axis, the guide structure has an arc-shaped structure; When the corresponding first guide element is installed, the guide structure is configured to guide the corresponding first guide element to move into the positioning port.

7. The optical element driving mechanism as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second movable part has a first mounting groove configured to accommodate the first plate and the corresponding first guide element; The second movable part also has a second mounting slot configured to accommodate the force-applying element and the corresponding first guide element; When viewed along the main axis, the first plate is exposed through the first mounting groove; When viewed along the main axis, the force-applying element is exposed through the second mounting slot; The second movable part also has a recessed space that communicates with the first recess; The recessed space is configured to accommodate a portion of the corresponding first guiding element.

8. The optical element driving mechanism as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The optical element driving mechanism also includes two second guiding elements disposed between the second movable part and the base, configured to guide the second movable part and the first movable part to rotate around the second rotating axis; The second rotating shaft passes through the two second guiding elements; The optical element driving mechanism also includes a second plate, which is fixedly mounted on the base; When viewed along the second axis, the two second guide elements are located between the second movable part and the second plate. The optical element has a reflective surface configured to reflect the external light; The first active part and the optical element share a common center of gravity; When viewed along the second axis, the center of gravity and the first axis of rotation are both on the same side of the reflecting surface.

9. The optical element driving mechanism as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The base has a first mounting slot and a second mounting slot, configured to respectively accommodate the second coil and the third coil; The optical element driving mechanism also includes two conductive components, which are partially disposed in the base; The base is made of plastic, and the two conductive components are made of metal. The circuit assembly has two through holes and two electrical contacts; The two electrical contacts are partially disposed in the two through holes; When viewed along the main axis, the two electrical contacts are exposed through the two through holes; The two conductive components are electrically connected to the second coil and fixedly connected to the two electrical contacts; The two conductive components are fixedly connected to the two electrical contacts by welding.

10. The optical element driving mechanism as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The optical element driving mechanism also includes a third reinforcing structure and a fourth reinforcing structure, which are partially disposed in the second movable part; The optical element driving mechanism also includes a fifth reinforcing structure, which is partially disposed in the second movable part; The third and fourth reinforcing structures are fixedly connected to the fifth reinforcing structure; The third reinforcing structure, the fourth reinforcing structure, and the fifth reinforcing structure are integrally formed; The fifth reinforcing structure has a second contact portion and a third contact portion, configured to abut against the two second guiding elements respectively; One of the two second guiding elements is held by the second contact portion and the second plate; One of the two second guiding elements is held by the third contact portion and the second plate; The base has a back plate and a protrusion, and the protrusion is protruding from the back plate along the first axis toward the second movable part; The optical element driving mechanism also includes an attraction element, which is fixedly disposed on the protrusion; The attraction element is made of a magnetic material; This fifth reinforcing structure is made of a magnetically conductive material; The fifth reinforcing structure also has a bending structure located between the second contact portion and the third contact portion; The attraction element is configured to generate a magnetic attraction force with the bent structure, and the magnetic attraction force is parallel to the first axis. The magnetic attraction configuration drives the fifth reinforcing structure to move the second movable part toward the base so that the fifth reinforcing structure and the second plate together clamp the two second guide elements; The optical element driving mechanism also includes a magnetically conductive element disposed in the protrusion; The attraction element is disposed on the magnetically conductive element, and the magnetically conductive element is configured to enhance the magnetic attraction force; The magnetic component is made of a magnetically conductive material.

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