Drive unit, camera module, and mobile terminal device

Abstract

To provide a drive device of module tilting type and a camera module.SOLUTION: Provided is a drive device including: a second guide part 100; a first guide part 200 disposed in the second guide part; an optical unit 300 disposed in the first guide part; a first drive part 800 disposed in the optical unit; and a second drive part 700 facing the first drive part. The first guide part includes a first fixing part 220 connected to the second guide part, a first movement part 210 connected to the optical unit, and a first connecting part 230 that connects the first fixing part and the first movement part. The optical unit is tilted around the first connecting part by the first movement part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This embodiment relates to a driving device, a camera module, and a mobile terminal device.

Background Art

[0002] A camera module performs a function of photographing a subject and storing it as an image or a video, and is mounted on mobile terminals such as mobile phones, notebooks, drones, and vehicles.

[0003] On the other hand, portable devices such as smartphones, tablet PCs, and notebooks have built-in ultra-small camera modules. Such camera modules can perform an autofocus (AF) function of automatically adjusting the distance between an image sensor and a lens to align the focal length of the lens.

[0004] In recent years, camera modules can also perform a zooming function of zooming in (zoom up) or zooming out (zoom out) by increasing or decreasing the magnification of a subject at a long distance through a zoom lens.

[0005] In recent years, camera modules have also adopted an image stabilization (IS) technology to correct or prevent camera shake caused by an unstable fixing device or the movement of a user.

[0006] Such image stabilization (IS) technologies include an optical image stabilizer (OIS) technology and an image stabilization technology using an image sensor. ​​​​​

[0007] OIS technology is a technique that corrects motion by changing the path of light, and image Image stabilization technology using image sensors corrects motion using both mechanical and electronic methods. While both technologies exist, OIS technology is more widely adopted.

[0008] On the other hand, the camera module uses a zoom actuator for the zooming function. It utilizes an actuator, but the mechanical movement of the actuator affects the lens Friction torque is generated during movement, and this friction torque reduces driving force and power consumption. Technical problems such as increased force or degraded control characteristics are occurring.

[0009] In particular, the camera module has multiple zoom lens groups. To achieve the best optical characteristics using this method, the alignment between multiple lens groups is crucial. The alignment between the multiple lens groups and the image sensor should be good, but between the lens groups Decentering, where the center of the sphere deviates from the optical axis, and tilt, a phenomenon where the lens tilts. (tilt) When the central axis of the lens group and the image sensor are not aligned, the image This can cause changes in the angle of focus or loss of focus, negatively impacting image quality and resolution.

[0010] On the other hand, the camera module reduces frictional torque resistance when the lens moves for zooming functionality. To increase the isolation distance in the area where friction occurs, zoom movement or zoom Lens eccentricity and tilt become more severe when the lens motion reverses. Technical problems and inconsistencies have arisen.

[0011] On the other hand, the higher the pixel count of an image sensor, the higher the resolution and the larger the number of pixels. The size decreases, but as the pixels become smaller, the amount of light that can be received in the same amount of time decreases. Therefore, the higher the resolution of the camera, the slower the shutter speed will be in dark environments. The shaking of the hands, which causes the image to waver, becomes more pronounced.

[0012] This allows you to capture distortion-free images using a high-resolution camera in dark nighttime conditions or when shooting videos. For this reason, OIS functionality has become an essential feature in recent years.

[0013] On the other hand, OIS technology moves the camera lens or image sensor to improve the optical path (optical). This method corrects image quality by modifying the image path, but especially OIS technology This is achieved by sensing the camera's movement via a gyro sensor. Based on this, the distance the lens and image sensor should move is calculated.

[0014] For example, OIS correction methods include lens movement methods and modular tilting. There is also the ng method. The lens movement method is used to realign the center of the image sensor with the optical axis. This moves only the lens inside the camera module. On the other hand, module tilting method The formula is a method of moving the entire module, which includes the lens and image sensor.

[0015] In particular, the modular tilting method offers a wider correction range compared to the lens movement method. Since the focal length between the lens and the image sensor is fixed, image distortion It has the advantage of minimizing [the problem].

[0016] On the other hand, in the case of a lens movement system, a position recognition sensor is used to sense the position and movement of the lens. , for example, a hall sensor is used. On the other hand, in the module tilting method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module. However, in order to sense the movement of the camera user, a gyro sensor is used in both methods. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module. However, in order to sense the movement of the camera user, a gyro sensor is used in both methods. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module.

[0017] The OIS controller predicts the position where the lens or module should move to compensate for the movement of the user, and uses the data recognized by the gyro sensor. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module.

[0018] In recent years, ultra-thin and ultra-small camera modules are required according to technological trends. However, in ultra-small camera modules, there are spatial constraints for OIS driving, and it is difficult to realize the OIS function applied in general large cameras. There is a problem that an ultra-thin and ultra-small camera module cannot be realized when applying OIS driving. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module.

[0019] In addition, in the conventional OIS technology, as the OIS driving unit is arranged on the side of the solid lens assembly within the limited size of the camera module, there is a problem that it is difficult to ensure the light amount due to the size limitation of the lens to be OIS-targeted. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module.

[0020] Particularly, in order to achieve the best optical characteristics in a camera module, the alignment between lens groups should be well-matched when realizing OIS through lens movement or module tilting. However, in the conventional OIS technology, problems occur such as the change of the angle of view and the occurrence of focus deviation when eccentricity (decent) where the spherical center between lens groups deviates from the optical axis or tilt (tilt) which is a lens tilt phenomenon occur, which have an adverse effect on image quality and resolution. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module. ring method, a photo reflector is used to sense the movement of the module.

[0021] Furthermore, conventional OIS technology allows for simultaneous OIS operation with autofocus or zooming. However, due to the spatial constraints of the camera module and the position of the drive unit in conventional OIS technology, the OIS... The magnet and the AF or zoom magnet are positioned in close proximity to cause magnetic field interference. This prevents OIS drive from functioning correctly, resulting in eccentricity and tilt phenomena. There are problems that can arise.

[0022] Furthermore, conventional OIS technology uses mechanical drive for lens movement and module tilting. Because it requires a moving mechanism, it has the problem of a complex structure and high power consumption.

[0023] With the widespread adoption of various mobile devices and the normalization of wireless internet services... As this trend continues, consumer demands related to mobile devices have also diversified, and a wide variety of additional devices have emerged for mobile devices. It is attached to the end.

[0024] Among them, a representative example is the camera module that takes photos and videos of subjects. Recently, camera modules attached to mobile devices have image stabilization (image stabilization). By employing lization (IS) technology, it can be affected by unstable fixed devices or user movements. This technology is employed to correct or prevent camera shake caused by movement. Image stabilization (IS) technologies include optical image stabilization. Image stabilization technologies using stabilizer (OIS) and image sensors, etc. There is.

[0025] OIS technology is a technique that corrects motion by changing the path of light, and image Image stabilization technology using image sensors corrects motion using both mechanical and electronic methods. It is a technology, and OIS technology is being adopted more and more.

[0026] On the other hand, the OIS correction method realigns the center and optical axis of the image sensor with the camera's optical axis. A lens movement method that moves only the lens within the joule, and a method that moves the lens and image sensor There is a modular tilting method that allows the modules to move together.

[0027] In the case of a lens-movement system, the greater the angle at which the camera is tilted, the more the corrected image will differ from the original. There is a problem that will lead to this.

[0028] Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a demand for ultra-slim, ultra-compact camera modules in line with technological trends, In the small camera module, the space required for module tilting type OIS drive There are limitations and problems. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0029] The problem that the first embodiment of the present invention aims to solve is zooming in a camera module (zo A drive device that can prevent frictional torque generated when each lens group moves via the oming, The objective is to provide a module and mobile terminal equipment.

[0030] Furthermore, the problem that the first embodiment of the present invention aims to solve is zooming in on the camera module. Lens eccentricity (decenter) and lens tilt (tilt) occur when each lens group moves via the hub. t) A mechanism that can prevent the occurrence of the phenomenon where the center of the lens and the central axis of the image sensor do not coincide. The objective is to provide a moving device, a camera module, and a mobile terminal device.

[0031] Furthermore, the problem that the first embodiment of the present invention aims to solve is the ultra-slim and ultra-compact drive system The objective is to provide a camera module and a mobile terminal device.

[0032] Furthermore, the problem that the first embodiment of the present invention aims to solve is the lens of the optical system when OIS is realized. This eliminates the size limitations of lenses in the assembly, ensuring sufficient light output. The objective is to provide a moving device, a camera module, and a mobile terminal device.

[0033] Furthermore, the problem that the first embodiment of the present invention aims to solve is eccentricity during OIS realization (dece Minimizing the occurrence of nt and tilt phenomena to achieve the best optical characteristics. The objective is to provide a drive unit, camera module, and mobile terminal device that can perform these functions.

[0034] Furthermore, the problem that the first embodiment of the present invention aims to solve is AF or Zo when OIS is realized A drive unit, camera module, and mobile terminal that can prevent magnetic field interference with magnets for OM. The purpose is to provide a vessel.

[0035] Furthermore, the problem that the first embodiment of the present invention aims to solve is the ability to realize OIS with low power consumption. The objective is to provide a capable drive system, camera module, and mobile terminal device.

[0036] The problem that the second embodiment of the present invention aims to solve is the entire module via a hinge structure. To provide a tilting camera module. That is the case.

[0037] Furthermore, the tilting angle (tiltin) is minimized through the hinge structure while minimizing the increase in volume. The objective is to provide a camera module with maximized g-angle.

[0038] Another objective is to provide a camera module that allows for two-axis tilt with a single hinge. [Means for solving the problem]

[0039] A drive device according to the first embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above objective is a second guide unit; the A first guide section positioned in the second guide section; an optical unit positioned in the first guide section; A first drive unit arranged in the optical unit; and a second drive unit facing the first drive unit. Including, the first guide portion includes a first fixing portion coupled to the second guide portion, and the optical unit A first movable part connected to a set, and a first connecting part connecting the first fixed part and the first movable part. The optical unit includes the first moving part tilting the first connecting part around the axis. It will be done.

[0040] Furthermore, the first fixed part and the first movable part are arranged vertically, and the first fixed part and the A predetermined gap can be formed between the first movable part and the other part.

[0041] Furthermore, third and fourth drive units arranged in the second guide unit; and connected to the second guide unit The second guide portion includes a lens portion to be joined, and the second movable portion to which the first fixed portion is joined. The second fixed part is coupled to the lens part, and the second movable part and the second fixed part are connected. It may include a second connecting section.

[0042] Furthermore, the optical unit tilts the second connecting portion around the second moving portion by the second moving portion. It can be done.

[0043] Furthermore, the second fixing part and the second moving part are arranged vertically, and the second fixing part and the A predetermined gap can be formed between the second moving part and the first moving part.

[0044] Furthermore, the first fixed portion includes three surfaces, and the first movable portion includes three surfaces, The first connecting portion consists of two of the three surfaces of the first fixed portion and the three surfaces of the first movable portion. The two can be connected to each other.

[0045] Furthermore, the second fixed portion includes three surfaces, and the second movable portion includes three surfaces, The second connecting portion is formed by one of the three surfaces of the second fixed portion and the three surfaces of the second movable portion. They can be linked together.

[0046] Furthermore, the three surfaces of the second fixed part each face the three surfaces of the first movable part, The three surfaces of the second movable part face the three surfaces of the first fixed part, respectively, The connecting portion consists of two faces of the three faces of the first fixed portion that face each other, and the first moving The second connecting portion connects two faces that are opposite each other among the three faces of the portion, The three surfaces of the second fixed part that do not face each other, and the three surfaces of the second movable part It is possible to connect surfaces that do not face each other.

[0047] Furthermore, the third drive unit is positioned on at least one of the three surfaces of the second moving unit. The fourth drive unit is then positioned on at least one of the three surfaces of the second fixed unit. Thus, the surface on which the third drive unit is located and the surface on which the fourth drive unit is located correspond to each other. It can be positioned in such a way.

[0048] Furthermore, the lens portion is coupled to two of the three surfaces of the second fixing portion that face each other. A lens coupling portion can be arranged.

[0049] Furthermore, it includes a third guide portion disposed between the first guide portion and the second guide portion, The first fixing portion can be connected to the second guide portion by the third guide portion. ru.

[0050] Furthermore, the second movable part is connected to the first guide part by the third guide part. It is possible.

[0051] Furthermore, the substrate includes the second drive unit and the third drive unit, and the substrate is the second A first region in which a part of the drive unit is located, a second region in which a third drive unit is located, and the first region A connecting portion can be included that connects the region and the second region.

[0052] Furthermore, the first region of the substrate faces the optical unit, and the second region of the substrate The region can be coupled to the second moving part of the second guide part.

[0053] Furthermore, the optical unit includes a prism mover and a pin arranged on the prism mover. The prism mover includes a rhythm and accepts at least a portion of the first drive unit. It can include grooves.

[0054] Furthermore, the groove comprises a first groove in which at least a part of the second drive unit is disposed, and the first drive unit It may include a second groove in which at least a portion of the moving part is positioned.

[0055] Furthermore, the second groove is formed in the first groove, and the sizes of the first groove and the second groove are mutually exclusive. It can be different.

[0056] A drive device according to the first embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above objective is a second guide unit; the A first guide portion arranged in the second guide portion; and an optical unit arranged in the first guide portion The second guide portion includes a fixing portion and is connected to the first guide portion and the fixing portion Including a connected movable part, the optical unit is based on the first axis by the first guide part. It is tilted, and the moving part tilts it with respect to a second axis different from the first axis. It will be done.

[0057] Furthermore, the first axis and the second axis may be perpendicular to each other. Furthermore, the optical unit includes a prism mover and an optical unit disposed on the prism mover. The device includes a prism, and the second axis is the first optical axis or the prism incident on the prism. The second optical axis is emitted from the first axis, and the first axis is perpendicular to the first and second optical axes. could be.

[0058] A camera module according to the first embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above objectives includes a second guide Section; First guide section disposed in the second guide section; Optical unit disposed in the first guide section Knit; first drive unit disposed in the optical unit; second drive unit facing the first drive unit The lens portion includes a section and the second guide portion, and the first guide portion is the second A first fixed part connected to the guide part, a first movable part connected to the optical unit, and the The optical unit includes a first fixed part and a first connecting part that connects the first movable part, and the optical unit is the The first connecting part is tilted around the axis by the moving part.

[0059] A portable terminal device according to the first embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above objectives includes a main unit; and the above The main body includes a camera module, the camera module includes a second guide section, A first guide portion is positioned in the second guide portion, and an optical unit is positioned in the first guide portion. The optical unit comprises a first drive unit and a second drive unit facing the first drive unit. The lens portion includes a moving part and a lens portion to which the second guide portion is coupled, and the first guide portion is the second A first fixed part connected to the guide part, a first movable part connected to the optical unit, and the The optical unit includes a first fixed part and a first connecting part that connects the first movable part, and the optical unit is the The first connecting part is tilted around the axis by the moving part.

[0060] A camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention comprises a fixing portion and a first hinge portion. A first tilt section connected via a hinge, and the first tilt section connected via a second hinge. A hinge in which a second tilt portion is integrally formed; the second tilt portion of the hinge is disposed A holder to be placed; a lens drive device to be placed in the holder; the fixing part of the hinge. The first drive unit is located in the holder and the second drive unit is located in the holder. With the hinge as the reference point, the first tilt section and the second tilt section tilt to the first axis. The second tilt portion is tilted to the second axis with respect to the second hinge portion. It can be done.

[0061] The fixed portion and the first tilt portion are separated by a certain space around the first hinge portion. The separated space can extend downward from the first hinge portion.

[0062] The first tilt section and the second tilt section are spaced apart at a certain distance from the second hinge section. The separated space can then extend upward from the second hinge portion. ru.

[0063] The height of the first hinge portion from the bottom surface of the fixed portion of the second hinge portion It may be higher than the height from the base mentioned above.

[0064] The space formed between the first tilt portion and the second tilt portion of the hinge is The second hinge portion may include a space that extends upward inclined.

[0065] The length of the first hinge portion in the first direction perpendicular to the optical axis is the length of the first hinge portion in the first direction perpendicular to the optical axis. The length may be smaller than the length in the second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0066] The length of the second hinge portion in the second direction is equal to the length of the first hinge portion in the second direction. It's fine if it's even smaller.

[0067] The hinge comprises first and second side walls, and a third side wall of the hinge facing the first side wall. , including a fourth side wall facing the second side wall of the hinge, the fixing portion of the hinge is front The hinge includes first to fourth fixing portions formed on each of the first to fourth side walls of the hinge, and the hinge The fixed part includes a first holder which is coupled to the first fixed part, and a first coil and a second coil. It can be coupled to the first holder.

[0068] The first holder comprises a first side wall positioned outside the first fixing portion and the first holder - Includes a second side wall extending from the first side wall and positioned outside the second fixing portion, the The range includes a first projection that protrudes from the outer surface of the first fixing portion, and the first holder is front The first fixing part includes a hole formed at a position corresponding to the first projection of the first fixing part, The first projection can be coupled to the hole of the first holder.

[0069] A second holder coupled to the second tilt portion of the hinge, and a part separated from the second holder. Includes a third holder positioned perpendicular to the second holder, separated from it, and the first magnet The net is coupled to the second holder, and the second magnet is coupled to the third holder. It is possible to do so.

[0070] The second holder comprises a first portion coupled to the upper surface of the hinge, and extending from the first portion. A second portion positioned on the outer surface of the second tilt portion, and extending from the second portion The first magnet includes a third portion that is separated from the outer surface of the second tilt portion, and the first magnet is the It can be coupled to the preparing 3 portion of the 2 holder.

[0071] The hinge includes a fourth holder which is coupled to the second tilt portion of the hinge, and the fourth holder This includes a carrier positioned within the hinge and a flange formed on the upper part of the carrier. Including, the flange between the upper surface of the hinge and the first portion of the second holder The flange is positioned and includes a projection that protrudes from the upper surface of the flange, and the second The holder is formed on the first portion of the second holder, and the fourth holder The flange includes a hole formed at a position corresponding to the projection of the lunge, and the projection of the flange is The lens drive device is coupled to the hole in the first portion of the second holder, and the lens drive device is coupled to the hole in the first portion of the second holder. The fourth holder can be positioned on the carrier.

[0072] The lens driving device comprises a substrate; an image sensor placed on the substrate; and on the substrate A holder positioned in the same location as the image sensor; coupled to the holder, and positioned in the same location as the image sensor. It may include lenses that are positioned at a specific location.

[0073] A camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention comprises a fixed portion and a first hinge portion between the fixed portion and the first hinge portion. A first tilt section connected via a hinge, and a second hinge section connected via the first tilt section. A hinge including a second tilt portion; a first coil coupled to the fixed portion of the hinge; A second coil coupled to the fixed portion of the hinge and separated from the first coil; the hinge A lens drive device coupled to the second tilt portion of the hinge; the first tilt portion of the hinge, The second tilt portion of the hinge and one or more of the lens drive device are coupled to it. and the first magnet facing the first coil; and the first tilt portion of the hinge, The second tilt portion of the hinge and one or more of the lens drive device are coupled to it. And, facing the second coil, it is positioned in a direction perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first magnet. It includes a second magnet, which is formed between the fixing portion of the hinge and the first tilt. The space may include a space that extends downward from the first hinge portion.

[0074] A smartphone according to a second embodiment of the present invention is a camera module according to paragraph 1 or paragraph 14. It can include [something]. [Effects of the Invention]

[0075] According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the camera module performs zooming A drive device, camera module, and portable drive device capable of preventing frictional torque generated when each lens group moves. We can provide band terminal equipment.

[0076] According to the first embodiment of the present invention, when each lens group moves via zooming in the camera module Lens decentering and lens tilt are related to the center of the lens. A drive unit, camera module, and We can provide mobile terminal devices.

[0077] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, an ultra-slim and ultra-compact drive device and camera module are available. And we can provide mobile terminal devices.

[0078] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the lens assembly of the optical system when OIS is realized A drive unit and camera module that eliminate size limitations and ensure sufficient light output. We can provide wires and mobile terminal devices.

[0079] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when OIS is achieved, eccentricity (decent) and tilt (t A drive system and camera that can minimize the occurrence of the ILT phenomenon and produce the best optical characteristics. We can provide modules and mobile terminal devices.

[0080] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when OIS is achieved, the magnet for AF or zoom We can provide a drive device, camera module, and mobile terminal device that can prevent magnetic field interference. Cut.

[0081] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a drive device and camera capable of achieving OIS with low power consumption are available. We can provide modules and mobile terminal devices.

[0082] A second embodiment of the present invention involves tilting the entire module via a hinge structure. We can provide a camera module using the Joule tilting method.

[0083] Furthermore, the tilting angle (tiltin) is minimized through the hinge structure while minimizing the increase in volume. The angle g can be maximized.

[0084] Furthermore, a single hinge could potentially enable two-axis tilt. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0085] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a camera module according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view of a drive device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a side view of a partial configuration of a drive device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a prism according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is an example of a modification of the connecting portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is an example of a modification of the connecting portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is an example of a modification of the connecting portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is an example of a modification of the connecting portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] This is a cross-sectional view of a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] This is a side view of a drive device according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] This is a rear view of a drive device according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] This is a rear view of a drive unit with some components according to another embodiment of the present invention removed. [Figure 15] This is a perspective view of a drive device with some components according to another embodiment of the present invention removed. [Figure 16] This is a front view of a drive unit with some components according to another embodiment of the present invention removed. [Figure 17] This is a side view of a drive unit with some components from another embodiment of the present invention removed. [Figure 18] This is a rear view of a drive unit with some components according to another embodiment of the present invention removed. [Figure 19] This is a perspective view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] This is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] This is a perspective view of a partial configuration of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] This is a plan view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] This is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in Figure 22. [Figure 24] This is a side view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 25] This is a side view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0086] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0087] However, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described, but can be applied in various forms that differ from one another. It can be realized in this state, and within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, among its components between embodiments One or more of these can be selectively combined or substituted for each other.

[0088] Furthermore, the terminology used in the embodiments of this invention (including technical and scientific terms) is clearly special. Unless otherwise defined and described, persons with ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains It is interpreted as having a meaning that is generally understood, and is used in general as a predefined term. The meaning of a word should be interpretable by considering its contextual meaning within the relevant technology. .

[0089] Furthermore, the terminology used in the embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of explaining the embodiments, and is not applicable to this invention. This is not intended to restrict the light.

[0090] In this specification, the singular type can also include the plural type unless otherwise specified in the text, such as "A and (and ) If it says "at least one (or more than one) of B and C", then A, B, and C are combined It can include one or more of all possible combinations.

[0091] Furthermore, in describing the components of the embodiments of the present invention, the first, second, A, B, (a), (b) and other terms may be used. Such terms can be used to distinguish one component from another. It merely distinguishes them, and the terminology does not indicate the essence, order, or sequence of the relevant components. Not limited to, etc.

[0092] Furthermore, it is stated that one component is "linked," "joined," or "connected" to another component. If that happens, that component is directly "connected," "joined," or " Not only when "connected", but also when there is another connection between that component and another component. This can also include cases where components are "linked," "joined," or "connected."

[0093] Furthermore, it is stated that each component is formed or positioned "above" or "below". When placed, "above" or "below" means that the two components are directly connected to each other. Not only when they come into contact, but also when one or more other components are formed between the two components. This includes cases where it is positioned. Also, cases where it is expressed as "above" or "below". Based on a single component, the meaning can include not only an upward direction but also a downward direction.

[0094] In an embodiment of the present invention, a portable terminal device (not shown) comprises a main body (not shown) and a panel on one side of the main body. The display part (not shown) is placed on the main body. It can include camera modules 10 and 20.

[0095] Mobile devices include mobile phones, smartphones, and portable smartphones. Electronic devices, digital cameras, notebook computers (laptop computers) r), digital broadcasting terminals, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) ants), PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), and It could be any of the following: However, the type of mobile device is not limited to video. Alternatively, any device for taking photographs may also be included in the definition of a mobile device.

[0096] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0097] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a camera module according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is the present invention. Figure 3 shows an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This is a cross-sectional view of the drive device relating to the present invention. Figure 4 shows a partial configuration of the drive device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a side view. Figure 6-Figure 6 is a diagram showing the operation of the prism according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is an example of a modification of the connecting portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] Referring to Figures 1 to 5, the camera module 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a second gas The system consists of a guide section 100, a first guide section 200, an optical unit 300, a substrate 400, and a first drive The moving part 800, the second drive unit 700, the third drive unit 500, the fourth drive unit 600, and the lens It may include part 900, but it may be implemented with the exception of some of its components, and other components may be added. Additive construction is not ruled out.

[0099] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the camera module 10 may include a drive device. The drive device according to the first embodiment comprises a second guide section 100, a first guide section 200, and an optical unit Knit 300, substrate 400, first drive unit 800, second drive unit 700, third drive unit It may include 500 and the fourth drive unit 600, but this is implemented with the exception of some of the configurations. It is acceptable to include other options, and we do not exclude any additional configurations.

[0100] The camera module 10 may include a second guide section 100. A first guide section 200 can be positioned at 0. A third drive can be positioned at the second guide section 100. A third drive unit 500 and a fourth drive unit 600 can be arranged. Due to the electromagnetic interaction of part 600, the second guide part 100 causes the first guide part 200 to move. It can be rotated based on two axes. The second guide section 100 is connected to the first guide section 200. The optical unit 300 to be aligned is tilted with respect to the second axis. This is possible. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the second axis is the prism 310 of the optical unit 300. This may refer to the second optical axis of the light reflected by the reflective surface 312. The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis. It is possible.

[0101] The second guide portion 100 may include a second fixing portion 110. It can be connected to the second movable part 120 via the second connecting part 30. Second fixed part 110 The second movable part 120 can be separated from the second movable part 120 in the vertical direction. A gap can be formed between part 110 and the second movable part 120. .

[0102] A fourth drive unit 600 can be arranged in the second fixed part 110. The second fixing part 110 can be coupled with the lens part 900. 8 may be included. The lens coupling portion 118 of the second fixing portion 110 has a lens portion 900. It can be connected to the guide coupling part 910. Lens coupling part 118 of the second fixing part 110 This includes the guide coupling part 910 of the lens part 900 and snap-fit. They can be combined.

[0103] The second fixing part 110 may include three surfaces 112, 114, and 116. Section 110 may include a first surface 112, a second surface 114, and a third surface 116. The first surface 112 of the fixing part 110 can face the second surface 114 of the second fixing part 110. The first surface 112 and the second surface 114 of the second fixing part 110 are the fourth drive Part 600 can be arranged. The first surface 112 of the second fixing part 110 and the second fixing part 11 A lens coupling portion 118 can be positioned on the second surface 114 of 0.

[0104] The third surface 116 of the second fixing part 110 is the first surface 112 of the second fixing part 110 and the second fixing part 1 The second surface 114 of 10 can be connected. The third surface 116 of the second fixing part 110 is the second The second movable part 120 can be connected to the third surface 126 via the connecting part 30.

[0105] The first surface 112 of the second fixed part 110 faces the first surface 212 of the first movable part 210. This is possible. The second surface 114 of the second fixing part 110 faces the second surface 214 of the first moving part 210. It is possible. The third surface 116 of the second fixed part 110 is the third surface 21 of the first movable part 21 It can be opposed to 6.

[0106] The second guide section 100 may include a second moving section 120. It can be connected to the second fixed part 110 via the second connecting part 30. Second movable part 120 The second movable part 120 can be separated vertically from the second fixed part 110. It can be placed on the fixed part 110. Between the second movable part 120 and the second fixed part 110 A gap can be formed.

[0107] A third drive unit 500 can be arranged in the second moving unit 120. The first guide section 200 can be connected to the second movable section 120. A groove 128 can be formed into which the projection 228 of part 200 is connected. Second movable part 12 The projection 228 of the first guide portion 200 can be clamped and coupled into the groove 128 of portion 0. Unlike this, a projection is formed on the second movable part 120 and a groove is formed on the first guide part 200. It may also be used.

[0108] The second moving part 120 is moved by the electromagnetic interaction of the third drive part 500 and the fourth drive part 600. The second connecting section 30 can be tilted relative to the second connecting section 30. The second moving section 120 is connected to the third drive section 5 The electromagnetic interaction between 00 and the fourth drive unit 600 causes tilting with respect to the second axis. Cut.

[0109] The second movable part 120 may include three surfaces 122, 124, and 126. 120 can include the first face 122, the second face 124, and the third face 126. The first surface 122 of the moving part 120 can face the second surface 124 of the second moving part 120. The first surface 122 of the second movable part 120 is positioned on the first surface 112 of the second fixed part 110. The second surface 124 of the second movable part 120 is the second surface 114 of the second fixed part 110. It can be placed on top of the first surface 122 of the second movable part 120 and the second movable part 120 A third drive unit 500 can be arranged on the second surface 124.

[0110] The third surface 126 of the second movable part 120 is the first surface 122 of the second movable part 120 and the second movable part The second surface 124 of 120 can be connected. The third surface 126 of the second movable part 120 is 2. It can be placed on the third surface 116 of the fixed part 110. Surface 126 is connected to the third surface 116 of the second fixing portion 110 via the second connecting portion 30. The projection 228 of the first guide part 200 is connected to the third surface 126 of the second movable part 120. A groove 128 that is joined together can be formed.

[0111] The first surface 122 of the second movable part 120 faces the first surface 222 of the first fixed part 220. This is possible. The second surface 124 of the second movable part 120 faces the second surface 224 of the first fixed part 220. It is possible. The third surface 126 of the second movable part 120 is the third surface 22 of the first fixed part 22 It can be opposed to 6.

[0112] The second guide section 100 may include a second connecting section 30. The fixed part 110 and the second movable part 120 can be connected. The second connecting part 30 is the second fixed part The part 110 and the second movable part 120 can be hinged together. Part 30 connects the third surface 116 of the second fixed part 110 and the third surface 126 of the second movable part 120. It can be made to allow the second connecting part 30 to move the second movable part 120 relative to the second fixed part 110. It can be tilted relative to the second axis.

[0113] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the second connecting portion 30 is formed integrally with the second guide portion 100. As explained above, the hinge member that separately connects the second fixed part 110 and the second movable part 120 It's okay to have it.

[0114] The camera module 10 may include a first guide section 200. 0 can be placed in the second guide section 100. The first guide section 200 is the second guide section The drive unit 100 allows tilting relative to the second axis. The first guide unit 200 has a second drive unit. A moving part 700 can be arranged. An optical unit 300 is arranged in the first guide part 200. It can be positioned. The first guide section 200 positions the optical unit 300 with respect to the first axis. It can be filtered. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the first axis is the optical unit 30 The first optical axis is incident on the reflective surface 312 of the prism 310, and is reflected by the reflective surface 312. The second optical axis may be perpendicular to the first axis. The first axis may be perpendicular to the second axis.

[0115] The first guide portion 200 may include a first fixing portion 220. The first movable part 210 can be positioned on the first fixed part 220. The first fixed part 220 and the first movable part A predetermined gap can be formed between 210 and the other part.

[0116] The first fixing part 220 can be connected to the second guide part 100. 0 can be coupled to the second movable part 120 of the second guide part 100. First fixed part 2 00 is the second axis referenced by the tilting of the second moving part 120 of the second guide part 100. It can be tilted. The first fixing part 200 is connected to the hole 128 of the second guide part 100. It may include a projection 228 that is joined together. In contrast, the first fixing part 200 is the second The guide portion 100 may also include a hole (not shown) into which a projection (not shown) is connected. .

[0117] The first fixing part 220 may include three surfaces 222, 224, and 226. Section 220 may include a first surface 222, a second surface 224, and a third surface 226. The first surface 222 of the fixing portion 220 can face the second surface 224 of the first fixing portion 220. The third surface 226 of the first fixing part 220 is the first surface 222 of the first fixing part 220 and the first fixing The second surface 224 of part 220 can be connected. The first surface 222 of the first fixing part 220 is It can be positioned on the first surface 212 of the first movable part 210. The second surface 224 can be positioned on the second surface 214 of the first movable part 210. The third surface 226 of the fixed part 220 is positioned on the third surface 216 of the first movable part 210. can.

[0118] The first surface 222 and the second surface 224 of the first fixing part 220 are each connected via the first connecting part 230 The first surface 212 and the second surface 214 of the movable part 210 can be connected. Specifically, the first The first surface 222 of the fixing portion 220 is connected to the first connecting portion 232 of the first connecting portion 230 via the first-1 connecting portion 232 The first surface 212 of the movable part 210 can be connected to the second surface 22 of the first fixed part 220. 4 is connected to the second surface 21 of the first movable part 210 via the first-to-second connecting part 234 of the first connecting part 230. It can be linked with 4.

[0119] The third surface 226 of the first fixing portion 220 can be coupled to the second guide portion 100. The third surface 226 of the first fixed portion 220 is connected to the second movable portion 120 of the second guide portion 100. The third surface 226 of the first fixed part 220 is the second movable part of the second guide part 100. It may include a projection 228 that is coupled to the groove 128 of the first fixing part 220. The projection 228 on surface 226 is coupled by being sandwiched in the groove 128 of the second movable part 120 of the second guide part 100. It can be done. In contrast, the second moving part 120 of the second guide part 100 has a projection. When (not shown) is formed, a groove (not shown) is formed on the third surface 226 of the first fixing portion 220. It may be formed. As a result, the first guide portion 200 is the movable portion 1 of the second guide portion 100. It can tilt along with the 20, using the second axis as a reference.

[0120] The first guide section 200 may include a first moving section 210. The first movable part 210 can be positioned below the first fixed part 220. The first movable part 210 can be connected to the first fixed part 220 via 0. The first connecting part 230 can be tilted relative to part 220. The first moving part 210 is The first fixed part 220 can be tilted with respect to the first axis. The first movable part 210 has It can be coupled to the optical unit 300. The first moving part 210 is connected to the optical unit 30 0 can be slid and coupled. The first moving part 210 is the optical unit 300 The projection may include a sliding groove that it can slide into. If a groove is formed on the outer surface of the optical unit 300, the first moving part 210 will have light A sliding projection may be formed in a groove formed on the outer surface of the academic unit 300. i. As a result, the first moving unit 210 tilts the optical unit 300 relative to the first axis. It can be made to do so.

[0121] The first moving part 210 may include three surfaces 212, 214, and 216. Section 210 may include a first surface 212, a second surface 214, and a third surface 216. The first surface 212 of the movable part 210 can face the second surface 214 of the first movable part 210. The third surface 216 of the first moving part 210 is the first surface 212 of the first moving part 210 and the first moving The second surface 214 of section 210 can be connected.

[0122] The first surface 212 of the first movable part 210 is positioned below the first surface 222 of the first fixed part 220. The second surface 214 of the first movable part 210 is the second surface 224 of the first fixed part 220. It can be positioned below the first movable part 210. The third surface 216 of the first movable part 210 is the first fixed part 220 It can be placed below the third face 226.

[0123] The first surface 212 of the first movable part 210 faces the first surface 112 of the second fixed part 110. This is possible. The second surface 214 of the first movable part 210 faces the second surface 114 of the second fixed part 110. It is possible. The third surface 216 of the first movable part 210 is the third surface 11 of the second fixed part 110. It can be opposed to 6.

[0124] The first surface 212 and the second surface 214 of the first movable part 210 are each connected via the first connecting part 230 to the second The first surface 222 and the second surface 224 of the movable part 220 can be connected. Specifically, the first The first surface 212 of the movable part 210 is connected to the first movable part 220 via the first-first connecting part 232. Connected to surface 222, the second surface 214 of the first movable part 210 is connected via the first-to-second connecting part 234. It can then be connected to the second surface 224 of the second movable part 220.

[0125] The optical unit 300 is coupled to the first surface 212 and the second surface 214 of the first movable part 210. The first surface 212 and the second surface 214 of the first movable part 210 are equipped with an optical unit 30. 0 can be slid and joined. The first surface 212 and the second surface of the first moving part 210 214 includes a sliding groove through which the projection of the optical unit 300 slides. It is possible.

[0126] The first guide portion 200 may include a first connecting portion 230. The first fixed part 220 and the first movable part 210 can be connected. The first connecting part 230 is The movable part 210 can be hinged to the first fixed part 220. The connecting portion 230 is formed by the first surface 212 of the first movable portion 210 and the first surface 222 of the first fixed portion 220. The first connecting part 232 connects the first movable part 210 and the second surface 214 of the first fixed part 2 It may include a first-to-second connecting section 234 that connects the second surfaces 224 of the 20.

[0127] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting portion 230 is formed integrally with the first guide portion 200. As explained above, there is a hinge member that separately connects the first fixed part 220 and the first movable part 210. That's fine.

[0128] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the third surface 22 of the first fixing portion 220, in which the first connecting portion 230 is not formed. Although it was explained that a projection 228 is formed on 6, in contrast to this, the first connecting part 2 A projection 228 is formed on the first surface 222 and the second surface 224 of the first fixing portion 220 on which 30 is formed. This is also acceptable. In this case, protrusions formed on the first surface 222 and the second surface 224 of the first fixing portion 220. The groove 128 of the second movable part 120 of the second guide part 100 into which the starter 228 is inserted is also the second movable part 1 It may be formed on the first surface 122 and the second surface 124 of 20.

[0129] The camera module 10 may include an optical unit 300. 0 can be placed in the first guide section 200. The optical unit 300 is the first guide Optical unit 300 can be connected to the second guide section 100 via the dove section 200. The first guide section 200 tilts the first connecting section 230 around its axis via the first moving section 210. The optical unit 300 is moved along the first axis by the first moving part 210 of the first guide part 200. It can tilt based on this. The optical unit 300 is the second movement of the second guide section 100. The second connecting part 30 can be tilted around its axis by part 120. The optical unit 300 is The second moving part 120 of the guide part 100 allows tilting with respect to the second axis.

[0130] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the second guide portion 100 tilts with respect to the second axis, and the first The explanation described the guide section 200 tilting relative to the first axis, but it is not limited to this. No. The first guide section 200 and the second guide section 30 are positioned according to the positions of the first connecting section 230 and the second connecting section 30. The tilting axis of the dove section 100 may be changed. Specifically, the third surface of the first moving section 210 The third surface 226 of the first fixing portion 220 is connected to the 216 via the first connecting portion 230. This is possible. In this case, the first guide section 200 tilts with respect to the second axis, and the first The arrangement of the drive unit 800 and the second drive unit 700 may be changed. The second connecting unit 30 is the second movement The second-first connecting part connects the first surface 122 of part 120 and the first surface 112 of the second fixing part 110. (Not shown) The second surface 124 of the second movable part 120 and the second surface 114 of the second fixed part 110 It may include a second-to-second connecting part (not shown) for connecting. In this case, the second guide part 1 00 can tilt relative to the first axis, third drive unit 500, fourth drive unit The arrangement of 600 can be changed.

[0131] The optical unit 300 can be equipped with a first drive unit 800. 00 can face the first region 410 of the substrate 400. Grooves 320 and 330 can be formed in the region facing the drive unit 700. Specifically, in the region of the optical unit 300 facing the second drive unit 700, the second drive unit 700 A first groove 320 can be formed in which at least a portion of the optical unit 30 is placed. In the region facing the second drive unit 700, at least a portion of the first drive unit 800 is arranged. A second groove 330 can be formed in the first groove 320 of the optical unit 300. A second groove 330 can be formed. The first groove 320 of the optical unit 300 and the optical unit The size of the second groove 330 of the 300 may differ from that of the first optical unit 300. The size of groove 320 is formed to be larger than the size of the second groove 330 of the optical unit 300. That's good too.

[0132] The optical unit 300 consists of a prism mover and a prism 3 positioned in the prism mover. It may include 10. The first groove 320 and the second groove 330 of the optical unit 300 are pre It can be formed at the bottom of the Zoom Mover.

[0133] The camera module 10 may include a circuit board 400. The circuit board 400 may include a second drive unit 700 can be placed. The substrate 400 is electrically connected to the second drive unit 700. The substrate 400 can supply current to the second drive unit 700. A third drive unit 500 can be placed on 400. The substrate 400 is the third drive unit 50 It can be electrically connected to 0. The substrate 400 supplies current to the third drive unit 500. The circuit board 400 can be connected to an external power supply (not shown).

[0134] The substrate 400 may include a first region 410 where at least a part of the second driving unit 700 is disposed, a second region 420 where at least a part of the third driving unit 500 is disposed, and a connecting portion 430 connecting the first region 410 and the second region 420. The first region 410 of the substrate 400 can face the optical unit 300. The first region 410 of the substrate 400 can face the first driving unit 800. The connecting portion 430 of the substrate 400 can be bent from the first region 410 of the substrate 400. The second region 420 of the substrate 400 can be bent from the connecting portion 430 of the substrate 400. The connecting portion 430 of the substrate 400 can be coupled to the second guide unit 100. The connecting portion 430 of the substrate 400 can be coupled to the second fixing portion 110 of the second guide unit 100. The connecting portion 430 of the substrate 400 can be coupled to the first surface 112 and the second surface 114 of the second fixing portion 110 of the second guide unit 100. The substrate 400 can include a printed circuit board (PCB). The substrate 400 can include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). The camera module 10 can include a first driving unit 800. The first driving unit 800 can be disposed in the optical unit 300. The first driving unit 800 can be disposed in the grooves 320 and 330 of the optical unit 300. The first driving unit 800 can be disposed in the optical unit

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[0137] The first drive unit 800 can be positioned in the second groove 330 of 300. It can be opposed to 0. The first drive unit 800 can include a magnet. In contrast, when the second drive unit 700 is a magnet, the first drive unit 800 is a coil It may be present. The first drive unit 800, through electromagnetic interaction with the second drive unit 700, The optical unit 300 can be tilted with respect to the first axis. First drive unit 8 00, through electromagnetic interaction with the second drive unit 700, is relative to the first fixed unit 220. The movable part 210 can be tilted with respect to the first axis. First drive unit 800 It may be formed to be smaller than the second drive unit 700.

[0138] The camera module 10 may include a second drive unit 700. The second drive unit 700 can be placed on the substrate 400. It can be placed in 10. The second drive unit 700 can include a coil. In contrast, if the first drive unit 800 is a coil, the second drive unit 700 is a magnet. It may be present. The second drive unit 700 can be electrically connected to the substrate 400. The second drive unit 700 can receive current from the circuit board 400. The second drive unit 700 can face the first drive unit 800. Due to electromagnetic interaction with the first axis, the optical unit 300 is tilted relative to the first axis. The second drive unit 700 is able to do so through electromagnetic interaction with the first drive unit 800. Then, the first movable part 210 is tilted relative to the first fixed part 220 with respect to the first axis. The second drive unit 700 has a smaller height than the first drive unit 800. This is possible. Furthermore, the second drive unit 700 has a wider range of motion compared to the first drive unit 800. The second drive unit 700 can be formed in a cylindrical shape in which an internal space is formed. At least a portion of the internal space of the second drive unit 700 contains at least the first drive unit 800. Some areas can be placed.

[0139] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the second drive unit 800 is arranged on the substrate 400. However, the second drive unit 800 may be located on the first fixed unit 220, without limitation.

[0140] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the first drive unit 800 is a coil and the second drive unit 700 is a magnet. I will explain by listing the following, but unlike this, the first drive unit 800 is the second drive unit with a magnet The moving part 700 may be a coil.

[0141] The camera module 10 may include a third drive unit 500. The third drive unit 500 can be positioned in the second guide unit 100. The second moving part 120 of 00 can be positioned. The third drive unit 500 is the second guide unit Distributed on at least one of the three surfaces 122, 124, and 126 of the second movable part 120 of 100 It can be placed. The third drive unit 500 is the second moving part 120 of the second guide unit 100 The first surface 122 and the second surface 124 can be arranged. The third drive unit 500 is the fourth drive It can face part 600. The third drive unit 500 is arranged on the substrate 400. Yes, it is possible. The third drive unit 500 can be placed in the second region 420 of the substrate 400. The third driving unit 500 can be electrically connected to the substrate 400. The third driving unit 500 can be electrically connected to the second region 420 of the substrate 400. The third driving unit 500 can receive a current supply from the substrate 400. The third driving unit 500 is a coil obtained. The third driving unit 500 can tilt the optical unit 300 with respect to the second axis by an electromagnetic interaction with the fourth driving unit 600 . The third driving unit 500 can tilt the second moving part 120 with respect to the second fixing part 110 with respect to the second axis by an electromagnetic interaction with the fourth driving unit 600 .

[0142] The camera module 10 can include the fourth driving unit 600. The fourth driving unit 600 can be disposed on the second guide part 100. The fourth driving unit 600 can be disposed on the first fixing part 110 of the second guide part 1 00. The fourth driving unit 600 can be disposed on at least one of the three surfaces 112, 114, 116 of the first fixing part 110 of the second guide part 100. The fourth driving unit 600 can be disposed on the first surface 112 and the second surface 114 of the first fixing part 110 of the second guide part 100 . The fourth driving unit 600 can face the third driving unit 500. The fourth driving unit 600 can be a magnet. The fourth driving unit 600 can tilt the optical unit 300 with respect to the second axis by an electromagnetic interaction with the third driving unit 500 . The fourth driving unit 600 can tilt the second moving part 120 with respect to the second fixing part 110 with respect to the second axis by an electromagnetic interaction with the third driving unit 500 . [[ID=�8]]

[0143] ​​​​In the first embodiment of the present invention, the third drive unit 500 is a coil and the fourth drive unit 600 is a magnet. I will explain by listing the following, but unlike this, the third drive unit 500 is a magnet for the fourth drive The moving part 600 may be a coil.

[0144] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the second drive unit 700 interacts with the first drive unit 800 in an electromagnetic manner. Therefore, the optical unit 300 is tilted with respect to the first axis, and the third drive unit 500 The optical unit 300 is moved based on the second axis by electromagnetic interaction with the fourth drive unit 600. Although it was explained that the tilting is performed sequentially, it is not limited to this. The first drive unit 800 and the second drive unit The optical unit 300 is tilted relative to the second axis according to the arrangement of the moving part 700. This is possible. The optical unit 300 is arranged according to the configuration of the third drive unit 500 and the fourth drive unit 600. It can be tilted relative to the first axis.

[0145] The camera module 10 may include a lens unit 900. The lens unit 900 is The lens portion 900 can be coupled to the second guide portion 100. It can be coupled to the second fixing part 110. The lens part 900 is the second guide part 100 The first surface 112 and the second surface 114 of the second fixing part 110 can be coupled. 900 is distributed on the first surface 112 and the second surface 114 of the second fixing part 110 of the second guide part 100. It can be coupled to the lens coupling part 118 that is placed there. The lens part 900 is a second guide The first surface 112 of the second fixing part 110 of part 100 and the lens coupling part arranged on the second surface 114 It may include a guide coupling portion 910 that is coupled to 118. It can be snap-fit ​​connected to the lens joint 118.

[0146] The lens section 900 may include at least one lens. At least one lens reflects the reflection from the reflective surface 312 of the prism 310 of the optical unit 300. Light can be shone on it.

[0147] Referring to Figures 6 to 9, various shapes of the first connecting portion 230 according to the first embodiment of the present invention I will explain.

[0148] Referring to Figure 6, the first connecting portion 230 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is formed in a rectangular shape. This makes it possible to simplify the process of machining the first connecting portion 230. can.

[0149] Referring to Figure 7, the first connecting portion 230 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is connected to the first fixed Grooves can be formed in the region of part 220 and the first movable part 310. This allows the first series The rigidity of the joint 230 can be improved.

[0150] Referring to Figures 8 and 9, the first connecting portion 230 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is connected. Grooves are formed in the regions of the first fixed portion 220 and the first movable portion 310, and the first connecting portion 230 is curved. It can be formed by its shape. This improves the rigidity of the first connecting portion 230, and light This allows for improved tilting efficiency based on the first axis of the learning unit 300.

[0151] The shape of the second connecting portion 30 in the first embodiment of the present invention is also diverse, similar to the shape of the first connecting portion 230. It can be changed to this.

[0152] The drive device for the camera module 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is an optical unit 300 The first and second axes can be used as references for tilting. The optical unit 300 is tilted by the second movement unit 120 with respect to the second axis, and the first movement The moving part 210 tilts the optical unit 300 with respect to the first axis. Although I explained it earlier, in contrast to this, the optical unit 300 moves along the first axis by the second moving part 120. The optical unit 300 is tilted relative to the second axis by the first moving part 210. They may be tilted in proportion to the first connecting portion 230. The third surface 226 and the third surface 216 of the first movable part 210 are connected, and the second connecting part 30 is the second fixed The first surface 112 and the second surface 114 of the fixed part 110 are moved to the first surface 122 and the second surface 1 of the second moving part 120 You can also connect the 24s together.

[0153] Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 is Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of a camera module according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 is a side view of a drive device according to an embodiment. Figure 13 is a drive device according to another embodiment of the present invention. This is a rear view. Figure 14 shows the rear view of a drive unit with some components according to another embodiment of the present invention removed. Figure 15 is a perspective view of a drive device with some components of another embodiment of the present invention removed. Yes. Figure 16 is a front view of a drive unit with some components according to another embodiment of the present invention removed. Figure 17 is a side view of a drive unit with some components according to another embodiment of the present invention removed. Figure 18 is a rear view of a drive unit with some components according to another embodiment of the present invention removed.

[0154] Referring to Figures 10 to 18, another embodiment of the present invention, the camera module 20, is 2 Guide section 1100, first guide section 1200, optical unit 1300, substrate 140 0, first drive unit 1800, second drive unit 1700, third drive unit 1500, fourth drive It may include part 1600, lens part 1900, and third guide part 2000, but Some of these components may be implemented, but no additional components are excluded.

[0155] In another embodiment of the present invention, the camera module 20 may include a drive device. Another embodiment of the drive device includes a second guide section 1100, a first guide section 1200, and light The learning unit 1300, the circuit board 1400, the first drive unit 1800, and the second drive unit 1700 It may include a third drive unit 1500, a fourth drive unit 1600, and a third guide unit 2000. However, these configurations may be implemented with the exception of some of them, and any additional configurations may be excluded. do not.

[0156] The following mainly describes the differences between this invention and the camera module 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0157] A second guide section 1100 and a first guide section according to another embodiment of the present invention not described below 1200, optical unit 1300, substrate 1400, first drive unit 1800, second drive unit The moving part 1700, the third drive part 1500, the fourth drive part 1600, and the lens part 1900 are each Furthermore, the second guide portion 100 and the first guide portion 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the optical unit The components are: 300, circuit board 400, first drive unit 800, second drive unit 700, and third drive unit 5 00, the fourth drive unit 600, and the lens unit 900 can be understood as being the same thing. .

[0158] Another embodiment of the present invention, the camera module 20, includes a third guide section 2000. This is possible. The third guide section 2000 is connected to the first guide section 1200 and the second guide section 1100. It can be positioned in between. The third guide section 2000 is the second movement of the second guide section 1100. It can be coupled to the moving part 1120. The third guide part 2000 is connected to the second guide part 110 The second moving part 1120 of 0 allows tilting with respect to the second axis. Second guide part 11 The first guide portion 1200 can be connected to 00. The second guide portion 1100 can be connected to The first guide section 1200 can be slidably joined. The second guide section 1100 In this, there is a sliding groove 2 through which the projection 1240 of the first guide portion 1200 slides. It can include 020.

[0159] The third guide section 2000 can include three surfaces 2002, 2004, and 2006. The third guide section 2000 includes the first surface 2002, the second surface 2004, and the third surface 2006. It is possible. The first surface 2002 of the third guide section 2000 faces the second surface 2004. This is possible. The third surface 2006 of the third guide section 2000 is the first surface of the third guide section 2000. Surface 2002 and the second surface 2004 of the third guide section 2000 can be connected.

[0160] The first surface 2002 of the third guide section 2000 is the second fixing section 111 of the second guide section 1100. It can face the first surface 1112 of 0. The first surface 2002 of the third guide section 2000 is The second guide section 1100 can face the first surface 1122 of the second movable section 1120. The first surface 2002 of the third guide section 2000 is the first movable section 122 of the first guide section 1200. It can face the first surface 1222 of 0. The first surface 2002 of the third guide section 2000 is The first guide portion 1200 can face the first surface 1212 of the first fixing portion 1210. .

[0161] The second surface 2004 of the third guide section 2000 is the second fixing section 111 of the second guide section 1100. It can face the second surface 1114 of 0. The second surface 2004 of the third guide section 2000 is The second guide section 1100 can face the second surface 1124 of the second movable section 1120. The second surface 2004 of the third guide section 2000 is the first movable section 122 of the first guide section 1200. It can face the second surface 1224 of 0. The second surface 2004 of the third guide section 2000 is The first guide portion 1200 can face the second surface 1214 of the first fixing portion 1210. .

[0162] The third surface 2006 of the third guide section 2000 is the second fixing section 111 of the second guide section 1100. It can face the third surface 1116 of 0. The third surface 2006 of the third guide section 2000 is The second guide section 1100 can face the third surface 1126 of the second movable section 1120. The third surface 2006 of the third guide section 2000 is the first movable section 122 of the first guide section 1200. It can face the third surface 1226 of 0. The third surface 2006 of the third guide section 2000 is The first guide portion 1200 can face the third surface 1216 of the first fixing portion 1210. .

[0163] The third surface 2006 of the third guide section 2000 is the second movable section 112 of the second guide section 1100. It can be joined to 0. The third surface 2006 of the third guide section 2000 is the second guide section The third guide can be coupled to the third surface 1126 of the second movable part 1120 of 1100. The third surface 2006 of section 2000 is the third surface 1 of the second movable section 1120 of the second guide section 1100. It can be coupled to the groove 1128 formed in 126. The third guide portion 2000 Surface 2006 is formed on the third surface 1126 of the second movable part 1120 of the second guide part 1100. It can be clamped and joined in the groove 1128. The third surface 2006 of the third guide portion 2000 is , groove 1128 formed on the third surface 1126 of the second movable part 1120 of the second guide part 1100 It may include a projection 2010 that is coupled to it. In another embodiment of the present invention, the third guide portion 20 A projection 2010 is formed on the third surface 2006 of 00, and the second moving part of the second guide part 1100 To explain this, a groove 1128 is formed on the third surface 1126 of 1120, A groove is formed on the third surface 2006 of the dove section 2000, and the second moving part 11 of the guide section 1100 A protrusion may be formed on the third surface 1126 of 20. This allows the third guide portion 2000 to By tilting the second moving part 1120 of the second guide part 1100, Cut.

[0164] On the first surface 2002 and the second surface 2004 of the third guide section 2000, the first guide section 1200 The first surface 2002 and the second surface 2004 of the third guide section 2000 can be joined. The first guide portion 1200 has a shape formed on the first surface 1212 and the second surface 1214 of the first fixing portion 1210. The resulting projection 1240 can be connected. The first surface 200 of the third guide portion 2000 2 and the second surface 2004 are the first surface 1212 of the first fixing part 1210 of the first guide part 1200. The projection 1240 formed on the second surface 1214 is connected by sliding. It can be done. The first surface 2002 and the second surface 2004 of the third guide section 2000 are the first guide section. Protrusions formed on the first surface 1212 and the second surface 1214 of the first fixing portion 1210 of the id portion 1200. The third guide portion 2000 may include a groove 2020 into which the first guide portion 1240 is joined. 2002 and the second surface 2004 are the first surface 12 of the first fixing part 1210 of the first guide part 1200 The projection 1240 formed on 12 and the second surface 1214 is slidably joined. It may include a sliding groove 2020. The sliding groove 2020 extends in the second axial direction. This can be formed. As a result, the third guide portion 2000 is formed by the first guide portion 1200 The first fixed part 1210 is used for the tilting of the second moving part 1120 of the second guide part 1100. It can be tilted more.

[0165] The first guide section 1200 can be coupled to the third guide section 2000. The dove section 1200 can be slidably coupled to the third guide section 2000. The first fixed portion 1210 of the guide portion 1200 is positioned below the first movable portion 1220. Yes, it is possible. The first fixing part 1210 of the first guide part 1200 is connected to the third guide part 2000. The first fixing part 1210 of the first guide part 1200 is connected to the third guide part 200. The first surface 2002 and the second surface 2004 of 0 can be joined together. First guide section 1200 The first fixing portion 1210 includes a projection 1240 which is coupled to the third guide portion 2000. Yes, it is possible. The projection 1240 of the first fixing part 1210 of the first guide part 1200 is the first fixing part 12 It can be formed on the first surface 1212 and the second surface 1214 of 10.

[0166] The second guide section 1100 is connected to the first guide section 1200 by the third guide section 2000. The second movable part 1220 of the second guide part 1100 is the third guide part 200 The first guide portion 1200 can be connected to the first fixing portion 1220 by 0.

[0167] The first guide section 1200 is connected to the second guide section 1100 by the third guide section 2000. The first fixing part 1220 of the first guide part 1200 is connected to the third guide part 200. The second guide portion 1100 can be coupled to the second movable portion 1220 by 0.

[0168] An optical unit 1300 can be placed in the first guide section 1200. The optical unit 1300 can be coupled to the first movable part 1220 of the dove section 1200. The first guide section 1200 has a first movable section 1220, and the first surface 1222 and second surface 1224 have a first movable section 1220. The optical unit 1300 can be coupled to the first moving part of the first guide section 1200. An optical unit 1300 is connected to the upper regions of the first surface 1222 and the second surface 1224 of 1220. They can be joined together. The first surface 1222 of the first movable part 1220 of the first guide part 1200 and A groove 1250 is formed in the upper region of the second surface 1224, into which the optical unit 1300 is coupled. It can be done. The first surface 1222 of the first movable part 1220 of the first guide part 1200 and the second The groove 1250 formed in the upper region of surface 1224 contains the projection 130 of the optical unit 1300 2 can be securely attached. As a result, the optical unit 1300 can be attached to the first guide section 120 The first moving part 1220 of 0 can be tilted by tilting.

[0169] In another embodiment of the present invention, the groove 1128 of the second movable part 1120 of the second guide part 1100 is The first surface 1122 and the second surface 1124 of the movable part 1120 may be formed. In this case, The projection 2010 of the third guide portion 2000 is formed on the third surface 2006 of the third guide portion 2000. It is possible to do so.

[0170] The configuration of the lens driving device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 19 is a perspective view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 20 is a perspective view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 21 is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 22 is a perspective view of a part of the camera module relating to the embodiment. Figure 22 is a second embodiment of the present invention. This is a plan view of the camera module. Figure 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in Figure 22. Figures 24 and 25 are side views of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0171] The camera module 3010 may include a hinge 3100. The hinge 3100 is It may be a hexahedron shape with the top and bottom surfaces open. The hinge 3100 is on the first and second sides The wall includes a third side wall opposite the first side wall and a fourth side wall opposite the second side wall. A lens drive unit 3020 can be placed inside the hinge 3100. The 3100 can be coupled with the lens drive unit 3020.

[0172] The hinge 3100 may include a fixing portion 3110. The fixing portion 3110 is a first tee It can be connected to the bolt portion 3130. The fixing portion 3110 is connected to the first hinge portion 3120. They can be connected. The fixed part 3110 is located below the first tilt part 3130. This is possible. At least a portion of the fixed portion 3110 is aligned with the first tilt portion 3130 in the optical axis direction. It can be separated. The fixed part 3110 is first tilt via the first hinge part 3120. It can be connected to the to section 3130. The fixing section 3110 is located below the hinge 3100. It can be placed there.

[0173] The fixing portion 3110 includes a first fixing portion 3111 positioned on the first side wall of the hinge 3100. This is possible. The fixing part 3110 is a second fixing part 3 located on the second side wall of the hinge 3100. It may include 112. The fixing portion 3110 is positioned on the third side wall of the hinge 3100. It may include a third fixing portion 3113. The fixing portion 3100 is the fourth side wall of the hinge 3100. It may include a fourth fixing part 3114 positioned at the third fixing part 3111. The part 3113 can be formed symmetrically with respect to the optical axis. The first fixing part 3111 is the third It can face the fixing part 3113. The first fixing part 3111 is the first holder 3200 It can be coupled with the second fixing part 3112 facing the fourth fixing part 3114. This is possible. The second fixing part 3112 is formed symmetrically with respect to the optical axis with respect to the fourth fixing part 3114. The first to fourth fixing parts 3111, 3112, 3113, and 3114 are formed as a single unit. It can be done.

[0174] The first fixing portion 3111 is formed to be inclined downward from the first hinge portion 3120. The fixing part 3110 may include the first projection 3111-1. 11-1 can be formed on the first fixing portion 3111. The first projection 3111-1 is The first projection 3111-1 can be formed to protrude from the outer surface of the first fixing portion 3111. The first projection 3111 can be coupled to the hole 3211 of the first holder 3200. -1 can be inserted into the hole 3211 of the first holder 3200.

[0175] The hinge 3100 may include a first hinge portion 3120. At least a portion of it may include a curved shape. The first hinge portion 3120 includes a curved surface. The first hinge portion 3120 can be connected to the fixed portion 3110. The first hinge portion 3120 can be connected to the first tilt portion 3130. The ji section 3120 can be positioned between the fixed section 3110 and the first tilt section 3130. The first hinge portion 3120 connects the fixed portion 3110 and the first tilt portion 3130. The first hinge portion 3120 can include a plurality of first hinge portions 3120. Multiple first hinge portions 3120 may include two first hinge portions 3120. One of the two first hinge portions 3120 can be formed on the first side wall of the hinge 3100. One of the two first hinge portions 3120 is formed on the third side wall of the hinge 3100. This is possible. The first axis is defined as a virtual straight line connecting the centers of the two first hinge parts 3120. The hinge 3100 can tilt. The centers of the two first hinge parts 3120 are connected. The first tilt section 3130 and the second tilt section 3150 are positioned with the hypothetical straight line as the first axis. It can be fixed. A virtual straight line connecting the centers of the two first hinge parts 3120 is the first The first tilt section 3130 can tilt around the axis. At this time, the fixed section 3110 is It may not tilt. The first tilt section 3130 is connected to the first hinge section 3120. It can be tilted relative to the fixed part 3110 based on this. The first tilt part 3130 is two The first axis, which connects the two first hinge parts 3120, is used as the reference point for tilting relative to the fixed part 3110. It can be tilted. The first hinge part 3120 is the axis of tilting, and the second hinge part 31 The tilting directions around 40 can be mutually orthogonal directions. First hinge section The tilting direction with 3120 as the first axis and the tilting direction with the second hinge part 3140 as the second axis The rutting directions can be orthogonal to each other.

[0176] The height of the first hinge portion 3120 from the bottom surface of the hinge 3100 is the height of the second hinge portion 3140 It may be greater than the height in the corresponding direction. The first fixing part 3111 of the first hinge part 3120 The height from the bottom is greater than the height from the bottom of the second fixing part 3112 of the second hinge part 3140. It is fine. At least a portion of the first hinge portion 3120 is higher than the second hinge portion 3140. It can be positioned between the first hinge portion 3120 and the lower surface of the fixing portion 3100 in the direction of the optical axis. The length in the direction is the length in the corresponding direction between the second hinge portion 3140 and the lower surface of the fixing portion 3100. It may be larger than the length. The first tilt is positioned relatively lower than the second tilt section 3150. The first hinge portion 3120 of the tilt portion 3130 is positioned relatively above the first tilt portion 3130. The second tilt portion 3150 is positioned higher than the second hinge portion 3140. Yes, it is possible. The length (d1) of the first hinge portion 3120 in the first direction perpendicular to the optical axis is the length of the first hinge portion 3120. The length (d2) in the second direction perpendicular to the optical axis and first direction of the rangefinder section 3120 is smaller than the length (d2) in the second direction. This increases the tilting angle around the first hinge portion 3120. Yes, it is possible. Furthermore, it prevents sagging in the space between the first tilt section 3130 and the fixed section 3110. It is possible. Also, the first tilt section 3130 can move undesirably around the first hinge section 3120. It can prevent objects from moving in a particular direction.

[0177] The hinge 3100 may include a first tilt section 3130. 30 can be connected to the fixed part 3110. The first tilt part 3130 is the first hy It can be connected to the hinge part 3120. The first tilt part 3130 is connected to the first hinge part 3 It can be connected to the fixed part 3110 via 120. The first tilt part 3130 is It can be placed on the fixed part 3110. At least one of the first tilt part 3130 The part can be separated from the fixed part 3110 in the optical axis direction. The first tilt part 3130 is It can be positioned below the 2 tilt section 3150. In part, the first tilt section 3150 can be separated from the optical axis section. The part 3130 can be positioned between the fixed part 3110 and the second tilt part 3150. ru.

[0178] The first tilt section 3130 is formed on the first side wall of the hinge 3100 The part 3131 and the first-second tilt parts 3132 formed on the second side wall of the hinge 3100, The first to third tilt portions 3133 formed on the third side wall of the hinge 3100, and the hinge 3100 It may include first to fourth tilt portions 3134 formed on the fourth side wall. 1-4 Tilt sections 3131, 3132, 3133, and 3134 can be formed as a single unit. Cut.

[0179] The first-1 tilt section 3131 can be positioned on top of the first fixed section 3111. The first tilt section 3131 is connected to the first fixed section 3111 via the first hinge section 3120. They can be connected. At least a part of the 1-1 tilt section 3131 is the 1st fixed section 3 It can be separated from 111. The first tilt section 3131 is the second tilt section 3 It can be positioned below 151. The first tilt section 3131 is the second tilt It can be separated from the tilt section 3151. The lower part of the 1-1 tilt section 3131 is the first hinge. It can be formed to slope downward from part 3120. 1-1 Tilt part 313 The lower section of 1 can be formed in a shape corresponding to the upper section of the first fixing section 3111. -1 The upper section of the tilt section 3131 corresponds to the shape of the lower section of the 2-1 tilt section 3151. It can be formed by its shape.

[0180] The first and second tilt sections 3132 can be positioned on top of the second fixed section 3112. The first- and second tilt sections 3132 can be separated from the second fixed section 3112. The tilt section 3132 is connected to the second-second tilt section 3152 via the second hinge section 3140. They can be connected. At least a part of the 1st-2nd tilt section 3132 is the 2nd-2nd tilt section The first-second tilt section 3132 can be separated from the second-second tilt section 3152. It can be positioned below the tilt section 3152. The upper part of the first-second tilt section 3132 is The second hinge portion 3140 can be formed to be inclined upward. The upper section of the tilt section 3132 is formed in a shape corresponding to the lower section of the second-second tilt section 3152. This is possible. The lower part of the first-second tilt section 3132 is shaped to correspond to the second fixed section 3112. It can be formed in a certain shape.

[0181] The first to third tilt sections 3133 can be positioned on top of the third fixed section 3113. At least a portion of the first to third tilt sections 3133 is separated from the third fixed section 3113. Yes, it is possible. The first to third tilt sections 3133 are connected to the third fixing section 31 via the first hinge section 3120. It can be connected to 13. The 1st-3rd tilt section 3133 is connected to the 2nd-3rd tilt section 3 It can be positioned below 153. The first-third tilt section 3133 is the second-third tilt It can be separated from the tilt section 3153. The lower part of the 1st-3rd tilt section 3133 is the 1st hinge The first to third tilt sections 31 can be formed to slope downward from the ji section 3120. The lower section of 33 can be formed in a shape corresponding to the upper section of the third fixing section 3113. The upper section of the 1-3 tilt section 3133 has a shape corresponding to the lower section of the 2-3 tilt section 3153. It can be formed by...

[0182] The first to fourth tilt sections 3134 can be positioned on top of the fourth fixed section 3114. The first to fourth tilt sections 3134 can be separated from the fourth fixed section 3114. The tilt section 3134 is connected to the second-to-fourth tilt sections 3154 via the second hinge section 3140. They can be connected. The first to fourth tilt sections 3134 are connected to the second to fourth tilt sections 3154. It can be positioned below. At least a portion of the 1st-4th tilt section 3134 is the 2nd- 4. The tilt section 3154 can be separated from the upper section of the 1st to 4th tilt sections 3134. The second to fourth tilt sections 3154 can be formed in a shape corresponding to the first to fourth tilt sections. The lower part of section 3134 can be formed in a shape corresponding to the fourth fixing section 3114.

[0183] The first tilt section 3130 can be coupled with the first magnet 3600. At least a portion of the tilt section 3130 can be coupled to the first magnet 3600. The first tilt section 3131 of the first tilt section 3130 is the first magnet 360 It can be coupled with 0. The first tilt section 3130 is coupled with the second magnet 3800. They can be joined. At least a portion of the first tilt section 3130 is the second magnet 3 It can be coupled with 800. The first tilt section 3130 and the first-second tilt sections 313 2 can be coupled with the second magnet 3800.

[0184] The first tilt section 3130 is positioned relative to the fixed section 3110 with respect to the first hinge section 3120. It can be tilted. The first tilt section 3130 has two first hinges relative to the fixed section 3110. The unit can be tilted using a virtual line formed by connecting the rangefinder sections 3120 as the first axis.

[0185] The hinge 3100 may include a second hinge portion 3140. At least a portion of the second hinge portion 3140 may include a curved shape. A portion may include a curved surface. The second hinge portion 3140 is connected to the first tilt portion 3130. They can be connected. The second hinge portion 3140 is connected to the second tilt portion 3150. The second hinge portion 3140 is connected to the first tilt portion 3130 and the second tilt portion 31 It can be positioned between 50. The second tilt section 3140 is the first tilt section 31 30 and the second tilt section 3150 can be connected. The second hinge section 3140 is multiple It may include a second hinge portion 3140. A plurality of second hinge portions 3140 may be two It may include two hinge sections 3140. One of the two second hinge sections 3140 is a hinge It can be formed on the second side wall of 3100. One of the two second hinge portions 3140 This can be formed on the fourth side wall of the hinge 3100. Two second hinge portions 3140 The hinge 3100 can tilt using a virtual straight line connecting the centers as the second axis. The second tilt section is formed by using a virtual straight line connecting the centers of the two second hinge sections 3140 as the second axis. 3150 can tilt. At this time, the fixed part 3110 does not tilt. Sometimes.

[0186] The height of the second hinge portion 3140 from the bottom surface of the hinge 3100 is equal to the height of the first hinge portion 3120. It may be smaller than the height in the corresponding direction. The second fixing portion 3112 of the second hinge portion 3140 The height from the bottom surface is less than the height from the bottom surface of the first fixing part 3111 of the first hinge part 3120. It is fine to cut it. At least a portion of the second hinge portion 3140 is lower than the first hinge portion 3120. It can be positioned between the second hinge portion 3140 and the lower surface of the fixing portion 3100 in the direction of the optical axis. The length in the direction is the length in the corresponding direction between the first hinge portion 3120 and the lower surface of the fixing portion 3100. It may be larger than the length. The second tilt is positioned relatively above the first tilt section 3130. The second hinge portion 3140 of the tilt portion 3150 is positioned relatively lower than the second tilt portion 3150. The first tilt portion 3130 is positioned lower than the first hinge portion 3120. can.

[0187] The length (d3) of the second hinge portion 3140 in the second direction is equal to the length (d3) of the first hinge portion 3120 in the second direction. It can be smaller than the length in the direction (d2). This allows the second hinge part 3140 to be pivoted. The tilting motion can be increased. Also, the first tilt section 3130 and the second tilt section This prevents sagging in the space between the first tilt section 3150. 30 or the second tilt section 3150 moves in an undesirable direction around the second hinge section 3140. This can prevent that from happening.

[0188] The hinge 3100 may include a second tilt section 3150. 50 can be connected to the first tilt section 3130. The second tilt section 3150 is The second hinge portion 3140 can be connected to the second hinge portion 3130. The second tilt section can be connected to the first tilt section 3130 via the range section 3140. The tilt section 3130 can be positioned on top of the first tilt section 3130. At least a portion of section 3130 can be separated from the first tilt section 3130 in the optical axis direction. The second tilt section 3150 can be positioned on top of the hinge 3100.

[0189] The second tilt section 3150 is formed on the first side wall of the hinge 3100 The part 3151 and the second-second tilt part 3152 formed on the second side wall of the hinge 3100, The second-third tilt portion 3153 formed on the third side wall of the hinge 3100, and the hinge 3100 It may include second- to fourth tilt portions 3154 formed on the fourth side wall. 2-4 Tilt sections 3151, 3152, 3153, and 3154 can be formed as a single unit. Cut.

[0190] The second-first tilt section 3151 is positioned on top of the first-first tilt section 3151. Yes, it is possible. The second-first tilt section 3151 can be separated from the first-first tilt section 3151. Yes, it is possible. The second-second tilt section 3152 is positioned on top of the first-second tilt section 3131. The second tilt section 3152 is connected to the second hinge section 3140. This is possible. The lower part of the 2-2 tilt section 3152 tilts upward from the 2 hinge section 3140. It can be formed in such a way. The lower part of the 2-2 tilt section 3152 is the 1-2 tilt section The upper part of the tilt section 3131 can be formed in a shape corresponding to the upper part of the tilt section 3131. 2-2 Tilt section 3 At least a portion of 152 can be separated from the first-second tilt sections 3132. -3 Tilt section 3153 can be positioned on top of the 1st-3rd tilt sections 3133. The second and third tilt sections 3153 can be separated from the first and third tilt sections 3133. The second-to-fourth tilt section 3154 is positioned on top of the first-to-fourth tilt section 3134. Yes, it is possible. The second-to-fourth tilt section 3154 can be connected to the second hinge section 3140. The lower part of the second-to-fourth tilt section 3154 is tilted upward from the second hinge section 3140. It can be formed as follows. The lower part of the 2nd-4th tilt section 3154 is the 1st-4th tilt section It can be formed in a shape corresponding to the upper section of 3134. 2nd-4th tilt section 3154 At least a portion of it can be separated from the 1st to 4th tilt sections 3134.

[0191] The second tilt section 3150 is connected to the first tilt section 3130 by the second hinge section 3140. It can be tilted relative to a reference point. The second tilt section 3150 is relative to the first tilt section 3130. The two second hinge parts 3140 are connected by a virtual line which acts as the second axis, allowing for tilting. ru.

[0192] The camera module 3010 has a fixed part 3110 of the hinge 3100 and a first tilt part 31 It may include a space formed between the second fixing part 3112 and the first-2nd tilt The space formed between the first section 3132 and the first section can be formed in a flat shape. The tilt section 3130 is axial with the first hinge section 3120 and the second fixing section 3112 and the first-second tilt Only the space formed between the T section 3132 and the T section allows for tilting. 4th fixing section 3114 The space formed between the first to fourth tilt sections 3134 is formed in a flat shape. This is possible. The first tilt section 3130 is pivoted on the first hinge section 3120 and the fourth fixing section 3114 Only the space formed between the first to fourth tilt sections 3134 can be tilted.

[0193] The space formed between the fixed portion 3110 and the first tilt portion 3130 of the hinge 3100 is The first hinge portion 3120 may include a space that extends downward sloping from the first hinge portion 3120. The space formed between the fixed part 3111 and the first tilt part 3131 is the first hinge part 3 It can extend downwards from 120. Third fixing part 3113 and 1st-3rd tees The space formed between the bolt portion 3133 and the first hinge portion 3120 is inclined downward. This can be formed so that the first tilt portion 3130 is the first hinge portion 312 When tilted around the 0 axis, the second hinge portion 3140 is tilted around the axis. This prevents that from happening. Also, a single hinge 3100 allows for two-axis tilting. Furthermore, it ensures dimensional stability and linearity compared to conventional tilting methods using springs. It is possible.

[0194] The camera module 3010 has a first tilt section 3130 and a second tilt section of the hinge 3100. It may include a space formed between the tilt portion 3150 and the first tilt portion 3131. The space formed between the second-first tilt section 3151 is formed in a flat shape. This is possible. The second tilt section 3140 is the first tilt section with the second hinge section 3140 as its axis. Only the space formed between 3131 and the second-first tilt section 3151 can be tilted. The space formed between the 1st-3rd tilt section 3133 and the 2nd-3rd tilt section 3153. It can be formed in a flat shape. The second tilt portion 3140 is the second hinge portion 3 A 140 is formed between the 1st-3rd tilt section 3133 and the 2nd-3rd tilt section 3153. Tilting is only possible in the available space.

[0195] Formed between the first tilt portion 3130 and the second tilt portion 3150 of the hinge 3100 The space may include a space that extends upward from the second hinge portion 3140. The space formed between the first-second tilt section 3132 and the second-second tilt section 3152 is The second hinge portion 3140 can be formed to be inclined upward. The space formed between the bolt portion 3134 and the second-to-fourth tilt portions 3154 is the second hinge portion It can be formed to slope upward from 3140. This results in the second tilt section When 3140 is tilted around the second hinge portion 3140, the first hinge portion 312 This prevents tilting around the zero axis. Also, one hinge 3100 It can tilt on two axes. Also, it has dimensions that are smaller than conventional tilting methods using springs. Stability and linearity can be ensured.

[0196] The space formed between the fixed portion 3110 and the first tilt portion 3130 of the hinge 3100 is The first hinge portion 3120 is formed to be inclined downward in the direction of approaching the fixed portion 3110. It can also include the first tilt portion 3130 and the second tilt portion of the hinge 3100. The space formed between the bolt portion 3150 and the second hinge portion 3140 and the fixing portion 3110 It may include a space that is formed to slope upward in the direction away from each other. The overall height of the hinge 3100, which allows tilting based on its axis, can be reduced. In other words, the diagonal structure is arranged so that it intersects with the optical axis of the hinge 3100. The height can be reduced. In this case, two-axis tilting is possible with one hinge 3100. This makes it possible, and at the same time minimizes the vertical size of the hinge 3100, camera module This makes it possible to miniaturize the module 3010. The camera module 3010 is connected to the first holder 32 It may include 00. The first holder 3200 is coupled to the fixing part 3110. Yes, it is possible. The first holder 3200 is coupled to the first fixing part 3111 of the fixing part 3110. This is possible. The first holder 3200 is perpendicular to the first side wall 3210. A second side wall 3220 extending in a certain direction, a third side wall facing the first side wall 3210, and a second A fourth side wall opposite to side wall 3220, and a fifth side wall connecting the first side wall 3210 and the third side wall. It may include a sixth side wall connecting the second side wall 3220 and the fourth side wall.

[0197] The first side wall 3210 of the first holder 3200 is positioned outside the fixing portion 3110. This is possible. The first side wall 3210 is positioned outside the first fixing part 3111 of the fixing part 3110. This is possible. At least a portion of the first side wall 3210 is separated from the first fixing portion 3111. The first side wall 3210 may include a hole 3211. 1 may include multiple holes 3211. Holes 3211 are first fixing part 31 Hole 3211 can be formed in a position corresponding to the first projection 3111-1 of 11. A first projection 3111-1 can be placed in hole 3211. 11-1 can be inserted and joined. The second side wall 3220 of the first holder 3220 is The second side wall 3220 can be positioned outside the fixing portion 3110. The second fixing portion 3112 can be positioned outside the second fixing portion 3220. It can be separated from part 3112. The second side wall 3220 faces the second fixing part 3112. It is possible.

[0198] The first holder 3200 can be coupled with the first coil 3300. 3300 can be placed inside the first holder 3200. The first coil 3300 is The first side wall 3210 of the first holder 3200, the third side wall, and the fifth side wall are arranged within the first holder 3200. The first holder 3200 can be coupled with the second coil 3400. The second coil 3400 can be placed inside the first holder 3200. 3400 is located within the second side wall 3220, the fourth side wall, and the sixth side wall of the first holder 3200. It can be placed there.

[0199] The camera module 3010 may include a first coil 3300. 300 The hinge 3100 can be connected to the fixed part 3110. First coil 33 00 can be coupled to the first fixed part 3111. The first coil 3300 is the first H The first fixed part 3111 can be connected via the holder 3200. 00 can be placed in the first holder 3200. The first coil 3300 is It can be coupled to holder 3200. The first coil 3300 is coupled to the second coil 34 It can be separated from 00. The first coil 3300 is positioned in the same direction as the second coil 3400. They can be separated in a vertical direction. The first coil 3300 is connected to the first magnet 360 It can be opposed to 0.

[0200] The camera module 3010 may include a second coil 3400. 400 can be coupled to the fixed part 3110 of the hinge 3100. Second coil 34 00 can be coupled to the second fixed part 3112. The second coil 3400 is the first It can be connected to the second fixing part 3112 via the holder 3200. Second coil 34 00 can be placed in the first holder 3200. The second coil 3400 is It can be coupled to holder 3200. The second coil 3400 is connected to the first coil 33 It can be separated from 00. The second coil 3400 is positioned in the same direction as the first coil 3300. They can be separated in a vertical direction. The second coil 3400 is connected to the second magnet 380 It can be opposed to 0.

[0201] The camera module 3010 may include a second holder 3500. -3500 can be coupled to the second tilt section 3150. Second holder 350 0 can be separated from the third holder 3700. The second holder 3500 is separated from the third holder The second holder 3500 can be positioned perpendicular to the holder 3700. The first magnet 3600 can be attached. The second holder 3500 is a magnet It may be a to holder. The second holder 3500 is coupled to the upper surface of the hinge 3100. A first section 3510 and a second tilt section 3150 extending from the first section 3510 are positioned on the outer surface of the second tilt section 3150. The second part 3520 and the second tilt part 3150 extending from the second part 3520 It may include a third portion 3530 that is separated from the surface. The third portion 3 of the second holder 3500 The first magnet 3600 can be attached to 530.

[0202] The second holder 3500 has a first groove that recesses from the inner surface and a second groove that recesses inward from the second groove. It may include two grooves. The first groove is formed by a first portion 3510 and a second portion 3520. The second groove is formed by the second portion 3520 and the third portion 3530. This is possible. At least a portion of the first groove can be coupled with the second tilt portion 3150. The first groove can be connected to the second-first tilt section 3151. 3500 may include hole 3511. Hole 3511 is the second holder 35 The first part 3510 of 00 can be formed. Hole 3511 is in flange 39 20 projections 3921 can be formed in corresponding positions. Hole 3511 is The projection 3921 of the lunge 3920 can be inserted.

[0203] The camera module 3010 may include a first magnet 3600. The Net 3600 consists of a first tilt section 3130, a second tilt section 3150, and a lens drive mechanism. It can be coupled to one or more of the 3020. The first magnet 3600 is The first coil 3300 can be opposed to the second holder. The first magnet 3600 is in the second holder. The first magnet 3600 can be coupled to the second holder 3500. It can be coupled to the hinge 3100 via the first magnet 3600, the second The first magnet 3600 can be coupled to the third part 3530 of the loader 3500. It can be coupled to the 1-1 tilt section 3131. The first magnet 3600 is The second-first tilt section 3151 can be coupled to the first magnet 3600. Even if not, some overlaps with the 1-1 tilt section 3131 in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. It can be done. At least a portion of the first magnet 3600 is the first tilt section 3131 can overlap in a second direction perpendicular to the optical axis. At least a portion of the 3600 is perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the second-first tilt section 3151. It can overlap with the first magnet 3600. At least a portion of the first magnet 3600 is the 2-1 The tilt section 3151 can overlap with the second direction which is perpendicular to the optical axis. The first magnet 3600 can be separated from the second magnet 3800. Magnet 1 3600 is positioned in a direction perpendicular to the orientation of magnet 2 3800. It is possible to do so.

[0204] The camera module 3010 may include a third holder 3700. -3700 can be coupled to the second tilt section 3150. Third holder 370 0 can be separated from the second holder 3500. The third holder 3700 is the second holder The third holder 3700 can be positioned perpendicular to the holder 3500. The second magnet 3800 can be attached. The third holder 3700 is a magnet It may be a holder. The third holder 3700 is coupled to the upper surface of the hinge 3100. A first section 3710 and a second tilt section 3150 extending from the first section 3710 are positioned on the outer surface of the second tilt section 3150. The second part 3720 and the second tilt part 3150 extending from the second part 3720 It may include a third portion 3730 that is separated from the surface. Third portion 3 of the third holder 3700 A second magnet, 3800, can be coupled to 730.

[0205] The third holder 3700 has a first groove that recesses from the inner surface and a second groove that recesses inward from the second groove. It may include grooves. The first groove of the third holder 3700 is the first part 3710 and the second part It can be formed by 3720. The second groove of the third holder 3700 is the second part 3 It can be formed by 720 and the third part 3730. The first of the third holder 3700 At least a portion of the groove can be coupled to the second tilt portion 3150. Third holder - The first groove of 3700 can be coupled with the second-2 tilt section 3152. Holder 3700 may include Hole 3711. Hole 3711 is a third holder The first part 3710 of 3700 can be formed. Hole 3711 is in flange 39 20 projections 3921 can be formed in corresponding positions. Hole 3711 is The projection 3921 of the lunge 3920 can be inserted.

[0206] The camera module 3010 can include a second magnet 3800. The net 3800 consists of a first tilt section 3130, a second tilt section 3150, and a lens drive mechanism. It can be coupled to one or more of the 3020s. The second magnet 3800 is It can be opposed to the second coil 3400.

[0207] The second magnet 3800 can be coupled to the third holder 3700. The connector 3800 is connected to the hinge 3100 via the third holder 3700. Yes, it is possible. The second magnet 3800 is coupled to the third part 3730 of the third holder 3700. The second magnet 3800 is coupled to the first-to-second tilt section 3132. The second magnet 3800 is coupled to the second-second tilt section 3152. This is possible. At least a portion of the second magnet 3800 is the first-to-second tilt section 3132 It can overlap in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. Second magnet 3800 At least a portion of it is over in the first direction perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the first-second tilt section 3132. - can be wrapped. At least a portion of the second magnet 3800 is the second-2 The filtrate 3152 can overlap in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. At least a portion of the Gnet 3800 is perpendicular to the optical axis with respect to the 2-2 tilt section 3152. They can overlap in the first direction. The second magnet 3800 is the first magnet It can be separated from the first magnet 3600. The second magnet 3800 is separated from the first magnet 36 It can be positioned in a direction perpendicular to the orientation of 00.

[0208] The camera module 3010 may include a fourth holder 3900. - At least a portion of 3900 can be placed within the hinge 3100. 4th hole The 3900 can be positioned within the first to fourth side walls of the hinge 3100. The holder 3900 can be coupled to the second tilt section 3150. The fourth holder 3 900 may include carrier 3910. Carrier 3910 is hinge 3100. It can be placed inside. The lens drive unit 3020 is located in the carrier 3910. The fourth holder 3900 can include the flange 3920. The lunge 3920 can be formed on the upper part of the carrier 3910. Flange 392 0 is positioned between the upper surface of the hinge 3100 and the first part 3510 of the second holder 3500. It can be included. Flange 3920 may include projection 3921. Projection 392 1 can protrude from the upper surface of flange 3920. Projection 3921 is the second holder - The first part 3510 of 3500 can be coupled to the hole 3511. Projection 392 1 can be inserted into the hole 3511 of the first part 3510 of the second holder 3500. Cut.

[0209] The camera module 3010 may include a lens drive unit 3020. The moving device 3020 can be coupled to the second tilt unit 3150. Lens drive device 3020 can be placed inside the fourth holder 3900. Lens drive device 302 0 is a substrate (not shown), an image sensor (not shown) placed on the substrate, and the substrate A holder (not shown) is positioned on top, and the holder is connected to the image sensor. It may include a lens (not shown) positioned at the desired location. Lens driving device 3020 This could be a voice coil motor (VCM). The lens drive device 3020 may be a lens drive motor. It could be a lens drive motor. The lens drive device 3020 is a lens drive actuator. It is possible. The lens drive device 3020 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is autofocus (AF The lens drive unit 3020 can perform the Auto Focus function. The correction (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) function can be performed. can.

[0210] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, but the technical field to which the present invention belongs A person with ordinary skill in this regard would not change the technical idea or essential features of the present invention. You should be able to understand that it can be implemented in a specific form. Therefore, The examples described are illustrative and not limiting in all respects. It must.

Claims

1. A hinge comprising a fixed portion, a first tilt portion that is at least partially separated from the fixed portion, a second tilt portion that is at least partially separated from the first tilt portion, a first hinge portion connecting the fixed portion and the first tilt portion, and a second hinge portion connecting the first tilt portion and the second tilt portion; A lens drive device that moves integrally with the second tilt portion of the hinge; A first coil and a first magnet for moving the lens drive device; and The lens drive device includes a second coil and a second magnet for moving the lens drive device, When current is applied to the first coil, the interaction between the first coil and the first magnet causes the first tilt portion and the second tilt portion to tilt around the first hinge portion. When current is applied to the second coil, the interaction between the second coil and the second magnet causes the second tilt portion to tilt around the second hinge portion. A camera module in which the height of the first hinge portion from the bottom surface of the fixed portion is greater than the height of the second hinge portion from the bottom surface of the fixed portion.

2. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein a space is formed between the fixed portion and the first tilt portion, extending downward from the first hinge portion.

3. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein a space is formed between the first tilt portion and the second tilt portion, extending upward from the second hinge portion at an angle.

4. The length of the first hinge portion in the first direction perpendicular to the optical axis is smaller than the length of the first hinge portion in the second direction perpendicular to both the optical axis and the first direction. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the side wall of the hinge on which the first hinge portion is formed.

5. The camera module according to claim 4, wherein the length of the second hinge portion in the second direction is smaller than the length of the first hinge portion in the second direction.

6. The hinge includes a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall opposite the first side wall, and a fourth side wall opposite the second side wall. The fixing portion includes the first to fourth fixing portions formed on each of the first to fourth side walls, The camera module according to claim 1, wherein a first holder on which the first coil and the second coil are arranged is coupled to the first fixing portion.

7. The first holder includes a first side wall positioned outside the first fixing portion and a second side wall extending from the first side wall of the first holder and positioned outside the second fixing portion. The hinge includes a first projection that protrudes from the outer surface of the first fixing portion. The first holder includes a hole formed at a position corresponding to the first projection of the first fixing portion, The camera module according to claim 6, wherein the first projection of the first fixing portion is coupled to the hole of the first holder.

8. A second holder coupled to the second tilt section; and It includes a third holder which is coupled to the second tilt portion and positioned perpendicular to the second holder, The first magnet is placed in the second holder, The camera module according to claim 1, wherein the second magnet is disposed in the third holder.

9. The second holder includes a first portion coupled to the upper surface of the hinge, a second portion extending from the first portion and positioned on the outer surface of the second tilt portion, and a third portion extending from the second portion and spaced apart from the outer surface of the second tilt portion. The camera module according to claim 8, wherein the first magnet is coupled to the third portion of the second holder.

10. It includes a fourth holder which is coupled to the second tilt portion of the hinge, The fourth holder includes a carrier disposed within the hinge and a flange formed on the upper part of the carrier. The camera module according to claim 9, wherein the flange is positioned between the upper surface of the hinge and the first portion of the second holder.

11. The flange includes a projection that protrudes from the upper surface of the flange, The second holder includes a hole formed in the first portion of the second holder, which is located at a position corresponding to the projection of the flange of the fourth holder. The projection of the flange is coupled to the hole of the first portion of the second holder. The camera module according to claim 10, wherein the lens drive device is arranged on the carrier of the fourth holder.

12. The lens driving device is, substrate; An image sensor placed on the aforementioned substrate; A fifth holder disposed on the substrate; and The camera module according to claim 1, comprising a lens coupled to the fifth holder and positioned corresponding to the image sensor.

13. The first coil and the first magnet tilt the lens drive device around the first axis. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein the second coil and the second magnet tilt the lens drive device about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.

14. A hinge comprising a fixed portion, a first tilt portion movably disposed on the fixed portion, a second tilt portion movably disposed on the first tilt portion, a first hinge portion connecting the fixed portion and the first tilt portion, and a second hinge portion connecting the first tilt portion and the second tilt portion; A lens drive device that moves integrally with the second tilt portion of the hinge; A first coil and a first magnet that tilt the lens drive device around a first axis; and The lens drive device includes a second coil and a second magnet that tilt the lens drive device about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, When current is applied to the first coil, the interaction between the first coil and the first magnet causes the first tilt portion and the second tilt portion to tilt around the first hinge portion. When current is applied to the second coil, the interaction between the second coil and the second magnet causes the second tilt portion to tilt around the second hinge portion. A camera module in which the height of the first hinge portion from the bottom surface of the fixed portion is greater than the height of the second hinge portion from the bottom surface of the fixed portion.

15. The camera module according to claim 14, wherein a space is formed between the fixed portion and the first tilt portion, inclined downward from the first hinge portion.

16. The camera module according to claim 14, wherein a space is formed between the first tilt portion and the second tilt portion, extending upward from the second hinge portion at an angle.

17. A smartphone comprising a camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 16.

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