Camera Lens Module Structure for Fast, Precise Zoom Motion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image shooting modules with multiple movable lens groups suffer from complex drive structures, affecting lens movement speed and precision, and reducing the shooting effect.

Innovation Solution

The image shooting module integrates a drive apparatus with a bearer and a lens guide rod, eliminating the need for a guide rail, and utilizes magnetic attraction and clamping mechanisms for simplified lens movement, enhanced by a position detection apparatus for closed-loop control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a complex drive structure is used to support multiple movable lens groups, then the zoom mode with higher shooting quality can be achieved, but the movement speed and precision of the lens are affected and the shooting effect is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvezoom modeVSAvoidlens movement speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the lens system into multiple independent movable lens groups (first lens group, second lens group, third lens group) that can be controlled separately. Each lens group is mounted on its own bearer and can be driven independently, allowing the system to achieve complex zoom functions while maintaining fast and precise movement for each individual lens group.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If a complex drive structure is used to support multiple movable lens groups, then the zoom mode with higher shooting quality can be achieved, but the movement precision of the lens is affected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvezoom modeVSAvoidlens movement precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the lens system into multiple independently controllable lens groups, each with its own bearer and drive mechanism. This segmentation allows precise control of each lens group's position and movement, improving overall movement precision while supporting complex zoom modes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Stability of the object's composition

If a guide rail is used for the bearer to move, then the bearer can be guided, but the movement system of the lens becomes complex and friction increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebearer movement guidanceVSAvoidmovement system
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes the guide rail component from the system entirely. Instead of using a guide rail to constrain bearer movement, the invention uses a direct drive mechanism where the drive apparatus acts on the bearer without intermediate guiding structures, thereby simplifying the movement system and reducing friction while maintaining stable bearer movement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Stability of the object's composition

If a guide rail is used for the bearer to move, then the bearer can be guided, but the friction in sliding of the lens increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebearer movement guidanceVSAvoidfriction
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates the guide rail that causes friction during lens sliding. By using a direct drive mechanism where the drive apparatus directly acts on the bearer without intermediate guiding surfaces, the system reduces friction and improves movement efficiency while maintaining stable bearer movement through alternative constraint mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This configuration improves lens movement speed and precision, simplifies the movement system, and enhances the shooting effect while reducing friction and costs.

Implementation Method 1

a first magnet is disposed on the bearer, a second magnet is disposed on the lens, and the first magnet and the second magnet attract each other

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS12470798B2Image shooting module, motor structure, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2025.11.11 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

An image shooting module and/or an electronic device includes a motor structure and an image shooting assembly. A drive apparatus and a bearer of the motor structure are connected, a lens of the image shooting assembly is disposed on the bearer, and the lens is slidably connected to a lens guide rod. When the drive apparatus drives the bearer to move, the lens can be driven to move along the lens guide rod, to implement focusing, zooming, and the like of the lens.