Multi-lens Frame Optical Axis Alignment for CMOS Sensors

The patent merges the lens support structure and optical axis alignment function into a single integrated component. The lens support structure includes a first support surface and a second support surface that are symmetrically configured, with the optical axis passing through the intersection of these surfaces. This integration ensures that multiple lenses are automatically aligned with the CMOS sensor without requiring separate alignment procedures, thus resolving the contradiction between using multiple lenses for improved imaging capability and maintaining precise optical axis alignment.

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the lens support structure with symmetric first and second support surfaces during manufacturing. The optical axis is predetermined to pass through the intersection of these surfaces, establishing the correct alignment before the actual lens assembly process. This preliminary configuration ensures that when lenses are installed, they automatically achieve proper alignment with the CMOS sensor without requiring complex post-assembly adjustments, thus simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining high optical axis alignment precision.

The patent applies universality by designing a lens support structure that can accommodate multiple lenses (at least four) using a unified symmetric configuration. The first and second support surfaces are designed to be symmetric with respect to the optical axis, creating a universal mounting platform that maintains consistent alignment for all lenses. This universal design allows the same support structure to hold multiple lenses while ensuring each lens maintains proper optical axis alignment with the CMOS sensor, thus improving photographic capability while maintaining imaging quality control.