Imaging device

The imaging device efficiently switches optical members between usage and non-usage states without increasing size by using a mount section and rotating optical members, addressing the challenge of device enlargement due to retractable filters.

JP7884979B2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-06CANON KK
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
CANON KK
Filing Date
2022-03-03
Publication Date
2026-07-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional imaging devices requiring space for optical filters to retract vertically result in increased device size, especially when incorporating additional optical members like light shielding components, leading to further enlargement.

Method used

An imaging device design featuring a mount section for attaching and detaching lens devices, with first and second optical members that move between inserted and rotated positions relative to the imaging range, allowing easy switching between usage states without increasing size.

Benefits of technology

Enables easy switching between optical member states without enlarging the device, protecting the image sensor and preventing dust adhesion while maintaining compact size.

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Abstract

To provide an image capturing device which allows for easily switching between the used state and non-used state of multiple optical members without increasing the size.SOLUTION: An image capturing device (100) is provided, comprising an image sensor (121), a first optical member (160), a second optical member (510) disposed in parallel to the first optical member in an optical axis direction, and a grip (101) to be gripped by a user. Each of the first and second optical members moves between a first position where the optical member is inserted to an imaging range (190) and a second position where the optical member is retracted from the imaging range by swinging in a direction from the first position toward the grip.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
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