Lens Device Magnetic Repulsion Collision Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lens devices face issues with collisions between the lens frame and the lens barrel when moving in the optical axis direction, leading to potential impact and discomfort for users, especially when the device is tilted.

Innovation Solution

The lens device incorporates a configuration with first, second, and third permanent magnet members positioned along the optical axis direction, generating repulsive forces to control the movement of the lens frame, thereby preventing collisions by adjusting its speed and range, and utilizing contact portions and buffering members to mitigate direct contact and damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the lens frame is moved in the optical axis direction using a drive mechanism, then the lens position can be adjusted for focusing or zooming, but the lens frame may collide with the lens barrel causing impact and discomfort

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelens position adjustmentVSAvoidcollision impact
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary anti-action by positioning permanent magnet members (second permanent magnet member at the first end part and third permanent magnet member at the second end part of the lens barrel) to generate repulsive forces against the first permanent magnet member on the lens frame before collision occurs. This repulsive magnetic force acts in advance to prevent the lens frame from reaching the collision position, thereby eliminating the harmful collision impact while allowing smooth lens position adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

2Object-affected harmful factors

If permanent magnet members are added to prevent collision, then collision suppression is achieved, but the device structure becomes more complex and weight increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecollision suppressionVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical collision prevention mechanisms (such as physical buffers, springs, or mechanical stops) with a magnetic field-based repulsive force system. By using permanent magnet members that generate repulsive forces, the system achieves collision suppression without complex mechanical structures, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining effective collision prevention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If permanent magnet members are used for collision prevention, then collision is suppressed, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecollision suppressionVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses permanent magnet members that can be manufactured using cost-effective methods and integrated into the lens barrel and lens frame structures. The permanent magnets replace expensive mechanical buffer systems or precision mechanical stop mechanisms, providing a more economical solution for collision suppression that is suitable for mass production in consumer electronics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

4Adaptability or versatility

If the lens frame moves freely in the optical axis direction, then positioning flexibility is improved, but collision with the lens barrel occurs causing sound and discomfort

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning flexibilityVSAvoidcollision sound
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent maintains positioning flexibility by allowing the lens frame to move freely within the optical axis direction while simultaneously applying preliminary anti-action through repulsive magnetic forces from the permanent magnet members. The magnetic repulsion acts before the lens frame reaches the collision position, preventing the generation of collision sounds and discomfort while preserving the lens frame's ability to move to various focusing and zooming positions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

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 effectively suppresses collisions and associated sounds, enhancing user comfort and simplifying the device structure by reducing weight and cost, while allowing accurate position detection of the lens frame.

Implementation Method 1

a second permanent magnet member that is provided at a first end part of the lens barrel in the optical axis direction; and a third permanent magnet member that is provided at a second end part of the lens barrel in the optical axis direction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic repulsion: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

the first permanent magnet member has a first pole receiving a repulsive force from the second permanent magnet member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic repulsion force: Magnetism

Implementation Method 3

the first permanent magnet member has a second pole receiving a repulsive force from the third permanent magnet member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic repulsion force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS20240329359A1Lens device
Publication Date: 2024.10.03 FUJIFILM CORP
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AI summary

A lens device includes a lens barrel, a lens frame that is supported to be movable with respect to the lens barrel in an optical axis direction, a drive mechanism that moves the lens frame, a first permanent magnet member that is provided on the lens frame, a second permanent magnet member that is provided at a first end part of the lens barrel in the optical axis direction, and a third permanent magnet member that is provided at a second end part of the lens barrel in the optical axis direction.