Optical Element Driving Mechanism for Compact Auto Focus and OIS

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge in modern electronic devices with image capturing functions is to reduce the size and increase the durability of the optical element driving mechanism, which is crucial for auto focus and optical image stabilization.

Innovation Solution

An optical element driving mechanism is provided, comprising a movable portion, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly. The movable portion is connected to an optical module and can move relative to the fixed portion, driven by the driving assembly, which includes components like coils and magnetic elements to achieve precise movement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If the driving mechanism size is reduced, then the device becomes more compact and lightweight, but the structural complexity increases and durability may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving mechanism sizeVSAvoiddurability
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements nesting by placing the circuit board within the recess of the movable portion, and positioning the driving assembly components (coils, magnetic elements) within the fixed portion structure. This nested arrangement reduces overall volume while maintaining structural integrity and durability through proper spatial organization of components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The driving mechanism is segmented into distinct movable portion and fixed portion, with the movable portion containing the optical module and circuit board, and the fixed portion containing the driving assembly. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each section for both compactness and durability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Volume of moving object

If the driving mechanism size is reduced, then the device becomes more compact, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedriving mechanism sizeVSAvoidpositioning accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces positioning structures as intermediary elements between the movable portion and fixed portion. These positioning structures provide precise alignment and positioning without requiring extremely tight manufacturing tolerances on all components, thereby reducing overall manufacturing precision requirements while maintaining compact size.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 solution enables a miniaturized and lightweight optical element driving mechanism, enhancing the performance of auto focus and optical image stabilization in electronic devices.

Implementation Method 1

The driving assembly is used for driving the movable portion to move

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interaction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS20250291151A1Optical element driving mechanism
Publication Date: 2025.09.18 ACTUTEK CORP
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AI summary

An optical element driving mechanism is provided, which includes a movable portion, a fixed portion, and a driving assembly. The movable portion is used for connecting to an optical module and is movable relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly is used for driving the movable portion to move.