Optical device and photographing device having the same

Abstract

To provide an optical device that does not cause a sense of discomfort in operation.SOLUTION: A zoom lens 100 comprises: a zoom operation ring 21 rotatably provided; a rotary ring 22 rotatable about an optical axis; a linear movement ring 23 movable in an optical axis direction; a friction member 26 applying a rotational load to the zoom operation ring 21; a spring washer 25 biasing the friction member 26 to the zoom operation ring 21; and a torque adjustment mechanism that adjusts the rotational load. In the zoom lens, the zoom operation ring 21 is rotatable manually or by a drive unit 30 attachable to or detachable from the zoom lens 100, the zoom lens 100 includes a rotary member 29 that is operated in conjunction with attachment of the drive unit 30 to the zoom lens 100, and the torque adjustment mechanism rotates the rotary ring 22 about the optical axis by operating the rotary member 29, moves the linear movement ring 23 in the optical axis direction by rotating, and changes the rotational load.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an optical device and an imaging device having the same. [Background technology]

[0002] Some lens barrels mounted on broadcast cameras or cameras dedicated to video recording have a detachable drive unit for electrically driving operation rings such as the zoom ring, focus ring, and aperture ring. In such lens barrels with detachable drive units, when the drive unit is not attached, the operation rings are rotated manually, and the rotational torque of the operation rings is set relatively high to prevent accidental rotation. On the other hand, when the drive unit is attached, it is better to reduce the rotational torque required to rotate the operation rings in order to reduce power consumption.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which the magnitude of the torque required to rotate the operation ring is changed depending on whether the drive unit is attached to or detached from the lens barrel. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2014 / 034699 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In Patent Document 1, friction load is applied to one point of the operation ring from the radial direction, which raises concerns that rattle may occur when the operation ring is turned over, causing discomfort during operation. Furthermore, rattle may cause a mismatch between the operation of the operation ring and the movement of the optical system, which could cause a delay in the image relative to the operation of the operation ring.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide an optical device that does not cause discomfort when operated. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a lens system including a rotatable first member, a second member rotatable around an optical axis, a third member movable in the optical axis direction, a friction member that applies a rotational load to the first member, and a first biasing member that biases the friction member against the first member. of In an optical device comprising: the third member and the first biasing member constitute a torque adjustment mechanism that adjusts the rotational load, The first member can be rotated manually or by a drive unit that is detachable from the optical device, and the optical device is equipped with an operating member that is operated in conjunction with the drive unit being attached to the optical device, and the torque adjustment mechanism is characterized in that, by operating the operating member, the second member is rotated around the optical axis, and the rotation moves the third member in the optical axis direction, thereby changing the rotational load. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, an optical device can be provided that does not cause discomfort when operated. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a zoom lens 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a member related to the zoom operation ring 21. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of members related to the zoom operation ring 21. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of a zoom lens 100. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view showing the appearance of a zoom lens 100. [Figure 7]1A is a perspective view showing the torque adjustment mechanism when the drive unit 30 is not attached, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing the torque adjustment mechanism when the drive unit 30 is attached. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VIII-VIII in FIG. 7(A). [Figure 9] (A) A cross-sectional view taken along the line IX(A)-IX(A) in Figure 6, showing a state in which the drive unit 30 is not yet attached. (B) A cross-sectional view taken along the line IX(B)-IX(B) in Figure 6, showing a state in which the drive unit 30 is attached. [Figure 10] 1A is a diagram showing the torque adjustment mechanism when the drive unit 30 is not attached, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing the torque adjustment mechanism when the drive unit 30 is attached. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an imaging device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts throughout the drawings. Note that, in this embodiment, an interchangeable lens will be described as an example of an optical device, but various modifications and changes can be made to other optical devices, such as an integrated lens camera, within the scope of the present invention.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a zoom lens 100 (optical device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. A first lens group 1, a second lens group 2, a third lens group 3, a fourth lens group 4, a fifth lens group 5, a sixth lens group 6, and a seventh lens group 7 are lens groups that constitute the photographic lens of the zoom lens 100. The zoom lens 100 also includes a zoom ring 21 (first member), a rotating ring 22 (second member) shown in FIG. 2, a linear ring 23 (third member), and a torque adjustment mechanism that adjusts the rotational load of the zoom ring 21. The zoom ring 21 can be rotated manually or by a drive unit 30 (described later) that is detachable from the zoom lens 100. By rotating the zoom ring 21, the lens groups other than the first lens group 1 move along their respective movement loci along the optical axis, thereby performing zooming. In other words, the zoom ring 21 can move the optical system within the zoom lens 100 along the optical axis. The first lens group 1 is a fixed lens group that does not move during zooming. The direction OA in FIG. 1 is the optical axis direction.

[0012] Cam followers 2a, 3a, 4a, and 7a are attached to the second lens group 2, third lens group 3, fourth lens group 4, and seventh lens group 7, respectively. These engage with cam grooves provided in cam ring 9 and linear grooves provided in guide barrel 10, and are configured to move in the optical axis direction by a known cam mechanism.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the zoom lens 100, showing components related to the zoom operation ring 21. The zoom operation ring 21 is fitted onto the outer diameter portion of the fixed rear metal ring 11, and an inner diameter protrusion (not shown) of the zoom operation ring 21 engages with a circumferential groove 11a provided on the rear metal ring 11, so that the zoom operation ring 21 is attached so as to be rotatable around the optical axis while its movement in the optical axis direction is restricted. A fixed rear exterior ring 12 is fixed to the image plane side of the rear metal ring 11 with screws (not shown). An intermediate exterior ring 13 is fitted onto the inner diameter portion of the rear metal ring 11 and fixed with screws (not shown). A front exterior ring 14 is fixed to the object side of the intermediate exterior ring 13 with screws (not shown). A front metal ring 15 is fixed to the outer diameter side of the front exterior ring 14 with screws (not shown). A focus ring 16 is attached to the object side of the front metal ring 15, and is rotatable in a fixed position.

[0014] A zoom key 24 is fixed to the zoom operation ring 21 with a screw (not shown), and a tip 24a of the zoom key 24 engages with a key groove 9a of the cam ring 9, and by rotating the zoom operation ring 21, the cam ring 9 can be rotated integrally. The zoom rubber ring 8 is placed over the zoom operation ring 21 to provide a non-slip surface to improve the feel of manual operation and to hide the zoom key 24 and screws.

[0015] Next, we will explain in detail the mechanism that applies a rotational load to the zoom operation ring 21. Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the components around the zoom operation ring 21, Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the components shown in Fig. 3 assembled, and Fig. 5 is an enlarged view of part A shown in Fig. 4.

[0016] A rotating ring 22 is fitted onto and held within the inner periphery of the front metal ring 15 so as to be rotatable around the optical axis. A rectilinear ring 23, which moves linearly along the optical axis, is disposed on the image plane side of the rotating ring 22, and is held so as to be movable only in the optical axis direction. A spring washer 25 (first biasing member) is disposed so as to contact the end face of the rectilinear ring 23, and biases a sliding end face 21a provided on the zoom operation ring 21 toward the image plane in the optical axis direction via an annular friction member 26 (sliding ring, lumirror sheet). In other words, the spring washer 25 biases the friction member 26 toward the zoom operation ring 21, and the friction member 26 applies a rotational load to the zoom operation ring 21 by contacting the zoom operation ring 21.

[0017] 6 is a perspective view showing the exterior of the zoom lens 100. Taking into consideration video shooting, the zoom lens 100 is provided with a detachable drive unit 30 (not shown) that electrically rotates the zoom operation ring 21 from the outside. Threaded holes 17 (mounting portions) for fastening the drive unit 30 are provided in an opening 13a provided in the intermediate exterior ring 13. Threaded holes 17 for fastening the drive unit 30 are also provided in two openings 12a provided in the rear exterior ring 12. The three threaded holes 17 are firmly fixed to the front metal ring 15 and the rear metal ring 11, which are located inside the exterior, respectively, ensuring strength when the drive unit 30 is attached.

[0018] A pin (not shown) provided on the drive unit 30 is inserted into a positioning hole 12b provided in the rear exterior ring 12, so that the positioning hole 12b serves as a guide during attachment and also functions to ensure accurate positioning. When the drive unit 30 is attached, the contact 12c provides electrical communication and power supply between the zoom lens 100 and the drive unit 30. A gear portion 21b provided on the zoom operation ring 21 meshes with an output gear (not shown) provided on the drive unit 30, and the rotational force of the output gear electrically rotates the zoom operation ring 21. An adjustment hole portion 13b (opening) provided on the outer periphery of the intermediate exterior ring 13 is a hole for operating a rotating member 29 (operating member) (described later) arranged inside the zoom lens 100.

[0019] Next, the operation of the torque adjustment mechanism will be described in detail. Fig. 7(A) is an assembled perspective view of the main components that make up the torque adjustment mechanism, showing a state in which the drive unit 30 is not yet attached, and Fig. 7(B) shows a state in which the drive unit 30 is attached. Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VIII-VIII in Fig. 7(A).

[0020] 7(A) and (B), the rotatable ring 22 is fitted into and held in the inner diameter portion of the front metal ring 15. As shown in FIG. 8, sliding protrusions 22a protruding outward from the end face of the rotatable ring 22 slide against the end face 15a of the front metal ring 15, thereby holding the rotatable ring 22 in a predetermined position so that it can rotate freely around the optical axis. One end of a tension coil spring 27 (second biasing member) is attached to the hook portion 22b (see FIG. 7(A)) of the rotatable ring 22, and the other end of the coil spring 27 is fixed to a spring hook screw 28 provided on the front metal ring 15. The coil spring 27 is also disposed in an opposing position across the optical axis, and applies a biasing force to the rotatable ring 22 so that it rotates in direction B shown in FIG. 7(A), rotating the rotatable ring 22 in the direction that biases the spring washer 25.

[0021] The end face of the rotating ring 22 has a flat portion on the image plane side and is provided with six pressure projections 22c (projections) that protrude in the optical axis direction, spaced equally apart around the circumference. Each pressure projection 22c is positioned so that it abuts an end face cam portion 23a provided on the linear ring 23. Linear guide sliding portions 23b are provided on both circumferential sides of the end face cam portion 23a, and engage with linear guide holes 13c (see Figure 5) provided in the intermediate exterior ring 13, holding the rotating ring 22 so that it can move only in the optical axis direction. The end face cam portions 23a and linear guide holes 13c are provided in six locations, but because fitting them together at all locations could result in poor movement due to manufacturing errors, they are configured to fit together and slide at only three of the six locations.

[0022] A rotating member 29 is provided on the outer diameter side of the front metal ring 15, and a rotating shaft 29a (oscillating shaft) of the rotating member 29 is fitted into a groove 15b provided in the front metal ring 15, thereby holding the rotating member 29 rotatably around the rotating shaft 29a. The rotating member 29 has a flat surface 29b (first abutment portion) extending from the rotating shaft 29a and a cylindrical protrusion 29c (second abutment portion) positioned perpendicular to the flat surface 29b and abutting against the rotating ring 22.

[0023] Next, the operation of the torque adjustment mechanism when the drive unit 30 is attached will be described. FIGS. 9A and 9B are cross-sectional views taken along the lines IX(A)-IX(A) and IX(B)-IX(B) in FIG. 6, with FIG. 9A showing a state in which the drive unit 30 is not attached and FIG. 9B showing a state in which the drive unit 30 is attached. As shown in FIG. 9B, the drive unit 30 is fixed by tightening three fixing screws 31 provided on the drive unit 30 into screw holes 17 provided on the zoom lens 100. At this time, the tip 32a of the actuation pin 32 (acting portion) provided on the drive unit 30 passes through the adjustment hole 13b and presses against the flat portion 29b of the rotating member 29. The rotating member 29 is operated in conjunction with the attachment of the drive unit 30 to the zoom lens 100. The rotating member 29 then rotates around the rotation shaft portion 29a, and the cylindrical protrusion 29c presses against the circumferential end surface 22d of the rotating ring 22. Operating the rotating member 29 rotates the rotating ring 22 around the optical axis, and the rotational force of the rotating ring 22 is converted into a driving force in the optical axis direction. The rotation of the rotating ring 22 moves the rectilinear ring 23 in the optical axis direction, changing the positions of the spring washer 25 and friction member 26 in the optical axis direction, and the rotational load imposed by the friction member 26 can be changed.

[0024] The rotatable ring 22 is biased by two coil springs 27 so that the cylindrical protrusion 29c and the circumferential end face 22d are always in contact with each other. Therefore, when the drive unit 30 is attached, the rotatable ring 22 is rotated in direction C shown in Figure 9(B) against the biasing force of the coil springs 27.

[0025] 10(A) and 10(B) are diagrams illustrating the operating states of the linear ring 23 and spring washer 25 that constitute the torque adjustment mechanism. FIG. 10(A) shows a state in which the drive unit 30 is not attached, and FIG. 10(B) shows a state in which the drive unit 30 is attached. As shown in FIG. 10(A), when the drive unit 30 is not attached, the pressure-contact protrusion 22c provided on the rotating ring 22 abuts against the high flat portion 23c of the end-face cam portion 23a. In this state, the spring washer 25 deforms to a predetermined thickness, sandwiching the friction member 26 and biasing the zoom operation ring 21 toward the image plane with an appropriate load. The line in the figure indicates the position of the sliding end face 21a of the zoom operation ring 21.

[0026] 10(B) , when the drive unit 30 is attached, the rotation of the rotating ring 22 causes the contact position of the pressure contact protrusion 22c to shift to the bottom flat surface 23d. At this time, the rectilinear ring 23 is constantly pressed toward the rotating ring 22 by the biasing force of the spring washer 25. Therefore, the pressure contact protrusion 22c is constantly in contact from the elevated flat surface 23c through the connecting inclined surface 23e (inclined surface) that is inclined with respect to the optical axis direction to the bottom flat surface 23d. That is, as the rotating ring 22 rotates, the connecting inclined surface 23e with which the pressure contact protrusion 22c comes into contact moves the rectilinear ring 23 in the optical axis direction, changing the biasing force of the spring washer 25. Even when the drive unit 30 is attached to the zoom lens 100, the biasing force of the spring washer 25 acts on the zoom operation ring 21.

[0027] 10B, the urging force of the spring washer 25 decreases, and the frictional force generated between the spring washer 25 and the friction member 26 decreases, resulting in a decrease in the rotational load (rotational torque) of the zoom operation ring 21. In other words, the urging force of the zoom operation ring 21 changes.

[0028] Conversely, when the drive unit 30 is removed, the state returns to that shown in Fig. 10(A). At that time, the urging force of the coil spring 27 rotates the rotating ring 22, and the pressure-contact protrusion 22c moves from the bottom flat portion 23d to the higher flat portion 23c via the connecting sloped portion 23e, causing the rectilinear ring 23 to move in direction D shown in Fig. 10(A). As a result, the urging force of the spring washer 25 increases, and the frictional force with the friction member 26 increases, thereby increasing the rotational torque of the zoom operation ring 21.

[0029] The heights of the elevated flat surface 23c and the bottom flat surface 23d in the optical axis direction are adjusted, along with the biasing force of the spring washer 25, so that the rotational torque of the zoom operation ring 21 is appropriate. That is, the elevated flat surface 23c is set to a rotational torque that makes it easy to adjust the zoom operation ring 21 to the desired zoom position when manually operating the zoom operation ring 21, and that prevents the zoom operation ring 21 from inadvertently rotating depending on the attitude of the zoom lens 100. The bottom flat surface 23d is set to a lower rotational torque so that the zoom operation ring 21 can be rotated under any environment using the drive torque of the drive unit 30. The compression amount of the spring washer 25 is adjusted so that a certain amount of biasing force remains on the zoom operation ring 21 to prevent rattling of the rotating ring 22 and the rectilinear ring 23. When the rotatable ring 22 is within a predetermined rotation angle range, i.e., within a rotation angle range of the rotatable ring 22 where the pressure contact protrusion 22c of the rotatable ring 22 abuts against the connecting sloped surface portion 23e, the biasing force of the spring washer 25 changes according to the rotation angle. Furthermore, at a rotation angle of the rotatable ring 22 where the pressure contact protrusion 22c abuts against the high flat surface portion 23c or the bottom flat surface portion 23d (outside the predetermined rotation angle range), the biasing force of the spring washer 25 does not change.

[0030] 5, the spring washer 25 has anti-rotation protrusions 25a provided at three locations on its inner diameter side, which fit into positioning grooves 23f provided in the rectilinear ring 23 to prevent the spring washer 25 from rotating around the optical axis. Therefore, the frictional force applied to the zoom operation ring 21 acts between the spring washer 25 and the friction member 26, or between the friction member 26 and the sliding end surface 21a provided on the zoom operation ring 21. In the zoom lens 100, the six peaks of the spring washer 25 mainly slide against the point contact portions of the friction member 26, but sliding may also occur between the friction member 26 and the zoom operation ring 21.

[0031] The end surface cam portion 23a is configured with two flat portions and one inclined portion so that manufacturing errors of the components do not affect the rotational torque of the zoom operation ring 21. Variations in the rotation angle of the rotating ring 22 occur due to manufacturing errors of the components on the zoom lens 100 side, such as the length of the operating pin 32 provided on the drive unit 30 and the tightness of the fixing screw 31. Even in such cases, the dimensions are set so that the pressure contact protrusion 22c always rests on the flat portion of the high flat portion 23d when the drive unit 30 is not attached. Furthermore, the dimensions are set so that the pressure contact protrusion 22c comes into contact with the flat surface of the bottom flat portion 23d when the drive unit 30 is attached.

[0032] Furthermore, the angle of the slope of the connecting slope portion 23e is set so that the biasing force of the spring washer 25 can be increased to a predetermined value by the biasing force of the coil spring 27, while ensuring that there are no defects due to the manufacturing errors described above. In other words, the biasing force with which the coil spring 27 rotates the rotating ring 22 and moves the linear ring 23 in the optical axis direction via the connecting slope portion 23e must be set to be always stronger than the biasing force with which the spring washer 25 moves the linear ring 23. The biasing force applied to the linear ring 23 by the coil spring 27 is greater than the biasing force of the spring washer 25.

[0033] When the drive unit 30 is removed, the coil spring 27 acts to rotate the rotating ring 22, causing the rotating member 29 to rotate, and the flat surface 29b is pressed against the inner diameter surface of the intermediate exterior ring 13, closing the adjustment hole 13b. This prevents dust and water droplets from entering from the outside.

[0034] As described above, in a zoom lens 100 to which a drive unit 30 that can electrically drive the zoom operation ring 21 from an external device can be attached, the rotational torque of the zoom operation ring 21 can be adjusted by a torque adjustment mechanism in conjunction with the attachment of the drive unit 30. As a result, when the drive unit 30 is not attached, a torque setting that allows for good zoom adjustment by manual operation can be achieved, and when the drive unit 30 is attached, the rotational torque of the zoom operation ring 21 can be reduced, and the drive torque of the drive unit 30 can be lowered. This allows the drive unit 30 to be made smaller and with less power consumption.

[0035] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the movement of the rotating member 29 by the actuation pin 32 provided on the drive unit 30 is converted into rotational movement of the rotating ring 22, thereby changing the movement of one point into movement around the entire circumference of the ring. This makes it possible to contact at multiple points around the circumference and to evenly urge the entire zoom operation ring 21 in the optical axis direction. A certain amount of play (backlash) is required in the radially fitted portion of the zoom operation ring 21. If pressure is applied in the radial direction at only one point as in the prior art, when the zoom operation ring 21 is rotated in the inverted direction, it will spin freely around the urged point until the backlash is eliminated, and only then will it begin to rotate, resulting in a poor operational feel (the user will feel a backlash in the inverted direction).

[0036] Furthermore, if there is inversion play, the internal optical system will not move until the play is filled up, which means that it will take some time from the start of operating the operating ring until the image or video starts moving, or the image will move slowly in response to the operation, creating an uncomfortable feeling.

[0037] In the present invention, by biasing the entire operation ring, reverse play is unlikely to occur. This allows for smooth manual operation, and there is no delay in the movement of the operation ring and the optical system, making it less likely that there will be a mismatch between the operation and the image, and reducing the feeling of discomfort when operating. According to the present invention, an optical device can be provided that does not cause discomfort when operating.

[0038] In this embodiment, a zoom operation ring 21 for adjusting the focal length is used as the operation ring, but similar effects can be obtained by applying this to a ring that electrically drives a manual operation ring, such as a manual focus ring for focus adjustment or an aperture adjustment ring. A metal spring washer (wave washer) is used to bias the operation ring, but rubber or a sponge-like resin product can also be used.

[0039] (Application example) 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of a camera device 200 (image capture device) that uses a zoom lens 100 to which the present invention is applied. The image capture device includes the zoom lens 100 and the camera device 200, which is made up of a camera body 200a having an image sensor 200b that captures an image of an object formed by the zoom lens 100. The image capture device may also be configured such that the zoom lens 100 is detachably attached to the camera body 200a of the camera device 200.

[0040] The disclosure of this embodiment includes the following configuration. (Configuration 1) a rotatably mounted first member; a second member rotatable about the optical axis; a third member movable in the optical axis direction; a friction member that applies a rotational load to the first member; a first biasing member that biases the friction member against the first member; In an optical device including a torque adjustment mechanism for adjusting the rotation load, the first member is rotatable manually or by a drive unit detachably attached to the optical device; the optical device includes an operating member that is operated in conjunction with the drive unit being attached to the optical device, The torque adjustment mechanism is characterized in that, by operating the operating member, the second member is rotated around the optical axis, and the rotation causes the third member to move in the optical axis direction, thereby changing the rotational load. (Configuration 2) the second member has a protrusion that protrudes in the optical axis direction and abuts against the third member, the third member has an inclined surface portion inclined with respect to the optical axis direction, The optical device described in configuration 1, characterized in that the torque adjustment mechanism rotates the second member by operating the operating member, and the third member moves in the optical axis direction due to the inclined portion with which the protrusion contacts, thereby changing the biasing force of the first biasing member. (Configuration 3) the operating member has a swing shaft, a first contact portion extending from the swing shaft, and a second contact portion positioned perpendicular to the first contact portion and contacting the second member, The optical device described in configuration 1 or 2, characterized in that when the drive unit is attached to the optical device, the first abutment portion is pressed, the operating member rotates around the swing shaft portion, and the second abutment portion rotates the second member. (Configuration 4) The optical device of any one of configurations 1 to 3, wherein a second biasing member is attached to the second member, and the biasing force applied to the third member by the second biasing member is greater than the biasing force applied by the first biasing member. (Configuration 5) 5. The optical device of any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein when the second member is within a predetermined range of rotation angle, the biasing force of the first biasing member changes according to the rotation angle, and when the second member is outside the predetermined range of rotation angle, the biasing force of the first biasing member does not change. (Configuration 6) The optical device described in configuration 4 is characterized in that an opening for operating the operating member is provided on the outer periphery of the optical device, and when the drive unit is attached, an acting portion provided on the drive unit passes through the opening and presses the operating member, and when the drive unit is detached, the second biasing member acts and the operating member closes the opening. (Configuration 7) The optical device described in any one of configurations 1 to 6, characterized in that even when the drive unit is attached to the optical device, the biasing force of the first biasing member acts on the first member. (Configuration 8) The optical device described in any one of configurations 1 to 7, characterized in that the first member is a zoom operation ring for moving an optical system having an optical axis within the optical device, the second member is a rotating ring that is held so as to be freely rotatable around the optical axis, and the third member is a linear ring that moves linearly along the optical axis. (Configuration 9) 9. The optical device according to any one of configurations 1 to 8, wherein the first biasing member contacts the friction member at a plurality of points. (Configuration 10) 10. The optical device according to any one of configurations 1 to 9, wherein the optical device has a mounting portion for fixing the drive unit. (Configuration 11) 11. An imaging device comprising: the optical device according to any one of configurations 1 to 10; a drive unit that rotates the first member; and an imaging element that captures an image formed by the optical device. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 13b Adjustment hole (opening) 17 Screw hole (mounting part) 21 Zoom operation ring (first member) 22 Rotating ring (second component) 22c Pressure projection (projection) 23 Straight ring (third component) 23e Connecting slope section (slope section) 25 Spring washer (first biasing member) 26 Friction material 27 Coil spring (second biasing member) 29 Rotating member (operating member) 29a Rotating shaft (swinging shaft) 29b Planar portion (first contact portion) 29c Cylindrical protrusion (second contact portion) 30 Drive Unit 32 Operating pin (acting part) 100 Zoom lens (optical device) 200 Camera equipment (imaging equipment) 200b image sensor

Claims

1. a rotatably mounted first member; a second member rotatable about the optical axis; a third member movable in the optical axis direction; a friction member that applies a rotational load to the first member; a first biasing member that biases the friction member against the first member, the third member and the first biasing member constitute a torque adjustment mechanism that adjusts the rotational load, the first member is rotatable manually or by a drive unit detachably attached to the optical device; the optical device includes an operating member that is operated in conjunction with the drive unit being attached to the optical device, The torque adjustment mechanism is characterized in that, by operating the operating member, the second member is rotated around the optical axis, and the rotation causes the third member to move in the optical axis direction, thereby changing the rotational load.

2. the second member has a protrusion that protrudes in the optical axis direction and abuts against the third member, the third member has an inclined surface portion inclined with respect to the optical axis direction, 2. The optical device according to claim 1, wherein the torque adjustment mechanism is characterized in that the second member rotates when the operating member is operated, and the third member moves in the optical axis direction due to the inclined surface with which the protrusion contacts, thereby changing the biasing force of the first biasing member.

3. the operating member has a swing shaft, a first contact portion extending from the swing shaft, and a second contact portion positioned perpendicular to the first contact portion and contacting the second member, The optical device described in claim 1, characterized in that when the drive unit is attached to the optical device, the first abutment portion is pressed, the operating member rotates around the swing shaft portion, and the second abutment portion rotates the second member.

4. 2. The optical device according to claim 1, wherein a second biasing member is attached to the second member, and the biasing force applied to the third member by the second biasing member is greater than the biasing force applied by the first biasing member.

5. 2. The optical device according to claim 1, wherein when the second member is within a predetermined range of rotation angles, the biasing force of the first biasing member changes according to the rotation angle, and when the second member is outside the predetermined range of rotation angles, the biasing force of the first biasing member does not change.

6. The optical device described in claim 4, characterized in that an opening for operating the operating member is provided on the outer periphery of the optical device, and when the drive unit is attached, an acting portion provided on the drive unit passes through the opening and presses the operating member, and when the drive unit is removed, the second biasing member acts and the operating member blocks the opening.

7. 2. The optical device according to claim 1, wherein the biasing force of the first biasing member acts on the first member even when the drive unit is attached to the optical device.

8. The optical device described in claim 1, characterized in that the first member is a zoom operation ring for moving an optical system having an optical axis within the optical device, the second member is a rotating ring that is held so as to be freely rotatable around the optical axis, and the third member is a linear ring that moves linearly along the optical axis.

9. 2. The optical device according to claim 1, wherein the first biasing member contacts the friction member at a plurality of points.

10. 2. The optical device according to claim 1, further comprising a mounting portion for fixing the drive unit.

11. 11. A photographing device comprising: the optical device according to claim 1; the drive unit that rotates the first member; and an image sensor that captures an image formed by the optical device.

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