JP4945144B2 - Lens barrel and lens barrel manufacturing method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a lens barrel and a lens barrel manufacturing method, and more particularly to a lens barrel having a lens driven in an optical axis direction and a manufacturing method thereof.

In recent years, digital cameras that use an image sensor such as a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor to convert an optical image into an electrical signal and digitize and record the electrical signal have become widespread. . In such a digital camera, there is a demand not only for increasing the number of pixels of a CCD or CMOS sensor, but also for a lens barrel that forms an optical image on those image sensors. Specifically, there is a demand for a lens barrel equipped with a zoom lens system with higher magnification.
On the other hand, in the field of digital cameras, there is a demand for miniaturization of the main body in order to improve portability. For this reason, downsizing of an image pickup apparatus including a lens barrel and an image pickup element, which is considered to greatly contribute to downsizing of the main body, is demanded. In order to reduce the size of such an imaging apparatus, a so-called bending optical system has been proposed in which a zoom lens system is bent in the middle of an optical path to reduce the size of the apparatus without changing the optical path length.
For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a bending optical system that bends an optical path using a reflecting mirror. Specifically, the lens barrel disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a first lens group and a second lens group in order from the subject side on the subject side of the reflecting mirror, and the reflecting mirror on the imaging element side of the reflecting mirror. A third lens group and a fourth lens group are provided in this order from the side. The first lens group is fixed. The second lens group and the third lens group are movable in the optical axis direction, and constitute a zoom lens system in cooperation with each other. The fourth lens group is a lens for focus adjustment.

Patent Document 2 discloses a bending optical system that bends an optical path using a prism. Specifically, the lens barrel disclosed in Patent Document 2 includes a lens group on the subject side of the prism. The lens group is movable in the optical axis direction between the use position and the storage position. Further, the prism is movable so as to secure the storage space when the lens group is in the storage position.
Patent Document 3 discloses the configuration of a lens group used in a bending optical system.
JP 11-258678 A JP 2003-169236 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-102809

However, further improvement is required in order to satisfy both the demands for realizing a zoom lens system with a high magnification and realizing miniaturization.
Specifically, with the configurations disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, it is difficult to configure a zoom lens system with high magnification while realizing downsizing of the apparatus. Furthermore, even if the lens configuration disclosed in Patent Document 3 is adopted, there is a problem that the configuration for realizing downsizing of the device is not disclosed, and the specific configuration of the device is unknown.
Moreover, it is required to facilitate the assembly of the lens barrel together with the miniaturization of the lens barrel.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a lens barrel that is easy to assemble.

The lens barrel disclosed here includes a first lens group, a first lens holding frame, a pole member, and a transmission mechanism. The first lens group has at least one lens. The first lens holding frame holds the first lens group. The pole member extends along a guide direction parallel to the optical axis direction of the first lens group, supports the first lens holding frame slidably in the guiding direction, and guides the first lens holding frame in the guiding direction. It is a member. The transmission mechanism has a rotating member and a rod member. The rotating member is disposed so as to be rotatable around a rotation axis substantially orthogonal to the optical axis direction of the first lens group, and is connected to the rotation driving force generating means so as to transmit the rotation driving force. The rod member has a first end engaged with the rotating member so as to be rotatable with respect to the rotating member, and a second end engaged with the first lens holding frame so as to be able to translate with the first lens holding frame. Part. The first lens holding frame, so that it can be separated along the guiding direction and a connecting direction substantially orthogonal, are engaged with the second end of the rod member.
Here, the first lens holding frame and the transmission mechanism are, for example, a connection direction hole formed in one of the first lens holding frame or the transmission mechanism, and formed in the other and rotatably inserted into the connection direction hole. The connecting direction protrusions are fitted together. The rotational driving force generation means may include, for example, a motor that generates driving force and driving force transmission means such as a driving gear that transmits the generated driving force to a transmission mechanism.
In this lens barrel, the first lens holding frame is engaged with the transmission mechanism so as to be separated along the guiding direction and a connecting direction substantially orthogonal, upon connection between the transmission mechanism first lens holding frame, Increased freedom of assembly. For example, according to this lens barrel, after connecting the first lens holding frame to the transmission mechanism by bringing the relative position of the first lens holding frame and the transmission mechanism close to the connecting direction substantially orthogonal to the guide direction, the pole member Can be arranged with respect to the first lens holding frame. Accordingly, the first lens holding frame and the transmission mechanism can be easily connected as compared with the case where the first lens holding frame is connected to the transmission mechanism after the pole member is arranged with respect to the first lens holding frame. It becomes possible. Further, in this lens barrel, a mechanism for connecting the first lens holding frame and the transmission mechanism can be simplified, and the lens barrel can be reduced in size.

The lens barrel disclosed herein preferably further includes a first fixing member that fixes one end of the pole member . The first fixing member is attached with imaging means for receiving the light beam that has passed through the imaging optical system including the first lens group, converting it to an electrical image signal, and outputting it.
The imaging means may be, for example, a CCD or CMOS that receives light electrically, but is not limited thereto, and may be a film or the like.
The lens barrel disclosed herein preferably has a bending means for bending an incident light beam in the optical axis direction of the first lens group, and a second fixing member for fixing the bending means and fixing one end of the pole member. Is further provided.
The bending means includes, for example, a member having a reflective surface, and more specifically, may include a prism, a mirror, and the like.
The lens barrel disclosed herein includes a second lens group having at least one lens, a second lens group, and a second lens group that receives the drive from the rotational driving force generator and moves the second lens group. And a two-lens holding frame. The moving direction of the second lens group is a direction that intersects the guide direction.

In the lens barrel provided with the second lens group, the moving direction of the second lens group is preferably parallel to the optical axis direction of the second lens group.
The lens barrel manufacturing method disclosed herein includes a first lens group, a first lens holding frame, a pole member , a transmission mechanism, a first fixing member, a second fixing member, and a base member. It is a manufacturing method of the lens barrel which has. The first lens group has at least one lens. The first lens holding frame holds the first lens group. The pole member extends along a guide direction parallel to the optical axis direction of the first lens group, is inserted into the first lens holding frame so as to be slidable with the first lens holding frame, and moves the first lens holding frame in the guiding direction. invite. The transmission mechanism includes a rotating member and a rod member. The rotating member is disposed so as to be rotatable around a rotation axis substantially orthogonal to the optical axis direction of the first lens group, and is connected to the rotation driving force generating means so as to transmit the rotation driving force. The rod member has a first end engaged with the rotating member so as to be rotatable with respect to the rotating member, and a second end engaged with the first lens holding frame so as to be able to translate with the first lens holding frame. Part . The first fixing member fixes one end of the pole member . The second fixing member fixes the other end of the pole member . The base member fixes the first fixing member and the second fixing member.
The lens barrel manufacturing method includes a step of arranging a transmission mechanism on a base member, a step of arranging a second fixing member on the base member on which the transmission mechanism is arranged, and a rod member of the transmission mechanism arranged on the base member. in contrast, a step of Ru engaging the first lens holding frame, with is close to the first lens holding frame to the second fixing member, the first lens holding frame in a virtual plane perpendicular to the optical axis of the first lens group And a pole member , one end of which is fixed to the first fixing member, is moved in the guiding direction and is arranged with respect to the positioned first lens holding frame, and the other end is used as the second fixing member. A fixing step and a step of fixing the first fixing member to the base member. Coupling direction when Ru engaging the first lens holding frame with respect to the rod member of the transmission mechanism, Ri guiding direction and a direction der substantially orthogonal, a first lens which is engaged with the second end of the rod member The holding frame can be separated from the second end portion along the connecting direction.

In this lens barrel manufacturing method, after the first lens holding frame and the transmission mechanism are engaged , the pole member is disposed with respect to the first lens holding frame. For this reason, it is easier to connect the first lens holding frame and the transmission mechanism than when the first lens holding frame and the transmission mechanism are connected in a state where the pole member is disposed with respect to the first lens holding frame. Can be performed.
In the lens barrel manufacturing method disclosed herein, the lens barrel may further include a second lens group, a second lens holding frame, and bending means. The second lens group has at least one lens. The second lens holding frame holds the second lens group, and receives the drive from the rotational driving force generating means to move the second lens group. The bending means is fixed to the second fixing member and bends the light beam passing through the second lens group in the optical axis direction of the first lens group. In this case, the lens barrel manufacturing method further includes a step of moving the second lens holding frame in the optical axis direction of the second lens group and fixing the second lens holding frame to the second fixing member.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an imaging apparatus and a camera that can realize both a high-magnification zoom lens system and a reduction in the size of the apparatus.

<1: Overview>
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
The digital camera of the present invention employs a bending optical system as an optical system, and a lens barrel on the subject side is formed so as to be extended in multiple stages. As a result, both the realization of a zoom lens system with a high magnification and the miniaturization of the apparatus are achieved.
<2: Digital camera>
A digital camera according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[2.1: Configuration of digital camera]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a digital camera 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The digital camera 1 includes an imaging device 2 and a main body 3. The imaging apparatus 2 has a bending optical system that guides the incident light beam along the first optical axis A1 to the imaging element by bending the light beam in the direction along the second optical axis A2 orthogonal to the first optical axis A1. I have. The main body 3 houses the imaging device 2 and controls the imaging device 2 and the like.
First, before describing the detailed configuration of the imaging device 2, the configuration of the main body 3 will be described.
In the following description, the six surfaces of the digital camera 1 are defined as follows.

The surface facing the subject side when taking a picture with the digital camera 1 is the front surface, and the opposite surface is the back surface. Up and down vertical direction of the subject and rectangular image captured by the digital camera 1 (generally, aspect ratio (ratio of long side to short side) is 3: 2, 4: 3, 16: 9, etc.) When photographing is performed so as to coincide with each other, a surface facing upward in the vertical direction is defined as a top surface, and a surface on the opposite side is defined as a bottom surface. Further, when shooting is performed so that the vertical direction of the subject and the vertical direction of the rectangular image captured by the digital camera 1 coincide with each other, the left side when viewed from the subject side is the left side, and vice versa. The side surface is the right side surface. The above definition does not limit the usage posture of the digital camera 1.
According to the above definition, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a front surface, a top surface, and a left side surface.
Note that not only the six surfaces of the digital camera 1 but also the six surfaces of each component arranged in the digital camera 1 are defined in the same manner. That is, the above definition is applied to the six surfaces of each constituent member arranged in the digital camera 1.
Also, as shown in FIG. 1, a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system (right-handed system) having a Y axis parallel to the first optical axis A1 and an X axis parallel to the second optical axis A2 is defined. According to this definition, the direction from the back side to the front side along the first optical axis A1 is the Y-axis positive direction, and the direction from the right side to the left side along the second optical axis A2. Is the X-axis positive direction, and the direction from the bottom surface side to the top surface side along the orthogonal axis orthogonal to the first optical axis A1 and the second optical axis A2 is the Z-axis positive direction.

Hereinafter, in each drawing, it demonstrates on the basis of this XYZ coordinate system. That is, the X-axis positive direction, the Y-axis positive direction, and the Z-axis positive direction in each drawing indicate the same direction.
[2.2: Configuration of main body]
The configuration of the main body 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 (a) to 3 (c).
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the back, top, and right side of the digital camera 1.
3A to 3C are perspective views schematically showing the configuration of the main body 3. FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing a configuration of a member arranged on the Y axis direction positive side (front side), and FIG. 3B is arranged on the Z axis direction negative side (bottom side). FIG. 3C is a perspective view showing a configuration of a member, and FIG. 3C is a perspective view showing a configuration of a member arranged on the Y axis direction negative side (back side).
As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the main body 3 includes an exterior part 11 and a grip part 12 that form a casing that houses the imaging device 2, a strobe 15 and a release button 16 that are disposed on the surface of the exterior part 11. From the operation dial 17 and the image display unit 18, the main capacitor 20, the sub substrate 21, the battery 22, the main substrate 23, and the memory card 24 arranged inside the casing composed of the exterior unit 11 and the grip unit 12. It is mainly composed.

As shown in FIG. 1, the exterior portion 11 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped housing that is long in the second optical axis A2 direction, and on the positive side in the X-axis direction, a grip portion 12 for a photographer to hold at the time of photographing. Is arranged so as to protrude from the exterior portion 11 in the Y-axis direction. Thereby, the exterior part 11 and the grip part 12 comprise the hollow housing | casing on a substantially L shape. From the exterior part 11, a fixed frame 52 (see FIG. 9) of the imaging device 2 described later projects a part of the cylindrical part 125 (see FIG. 10) to the Y axis direction positive side. Further, a strobe 15 is disposed on the front surface of the exterior portion 11. The strobe 15 flashes as necessary to illuminate the subject and assists exposure when the subject is dark. A release button 16 and an operation dial 17 are arranged on the grip 12 side on the upper surface of the exterior portion 11. The release button 16 is pressed toward the negative side in the Z-axis direction when performing a shooting operation. The operation dial 17 performs various settings such as a shooting operation setting.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an image display unit 18 is provided on the back surface of the exterior unit 11 as a visual recognition unit that allows a photographer to visually recognize an image captured by the imaging device 2. The image display unit 18 has, for example, a rectangular outer shape having an aspect ratio (ratio of long side to short side) of 3: 2, 4: 3, 16: 9, and the long side direction is the second side. It is provided so as to be substantially parallel to the direction along the optical axis A2 (X-axis direction).

1 and 2 show only main members arranged on the surface of the exterior portion 11, and members other than the members described may be provided.
Next, the internal configuration of the main body 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3A, on the positive side in the Y-axis direction inside the main body 3, the imaging device 2 that is long in the second optical axis A2 direction (X-axis direction positive side) has its longitudinal direction in the exterior portion. 11 are arranged along the longitudinal direction. The imaging device 2 is disposed in the main body 3 with the first group frame unit 41 that holds the first lens group G1 facing the subject set to the negative side in the X-axis direction. Thereby, the X-axis direction distance from the first lens group G1 to the grip portion 12 is ensured.
Further, a strobe 15, a main capacitor 20, and a sub board 21 are disposed on the positive side in the Z-axis direction of the imaging device 2. The main capacitor 20 gives flash energy to the strobe 15 by charging from a battery 22 described later. The sub board 21 transforms electric power from a battery 22 described later as needed, and controls the strobe 15. Further, a battery 22 as a power source for operating the digital camera 1 is disposed on the positive side in the Y-axis direction inside the grip portion 12.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the main substrate 23 is disposed on the Y axis direction negative side of the imaging device 2. On the main board 23, an image processing circuit for processing an image signal from the imaging device 2, a control circuit for controlling the imaging device 2, and the like are mounted. A memory card 24 is disposed on the negative side of the battery 22 in the Y-axis direction. The memory card 24 records the image signal from the imaging device 2.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the imaging device 2 is formed such that the Z-axis direction width (Wz) is larger than the Y-axis direction width (Wy).
<3: About imaging device>
[3.1: Configuration of Imaging Device]
The configuration of the imaging device 2 mounted on the digital camera 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is an assembled perspective view of the imaging apparatus 2. 4A is a perspective view illustrating the front surface, the top surface, and the left side surface of the imaging device 2, and FIG. 4B is a perspective view illustrating the front surface, the top surface, and the right side surface of the imaging device 2.
The imaging device 2 includes a lens barrel 31 having an optical system 35, a motor unit 32 having a zoom motor 36 for driving the lens barrel 31, and a CCD 37 as an imaging means for receiving a light beam that has passed through the lens barrel 31. And a CCD unit 33 having the same.
The lens barrel 31 is characterized in that it has a multistage retractable lens frame that can be extended and retracted in multiple stages in the direction of the first optical axis A1, and optically bent. It is characterized in that it has an optical system 35 constituting the optical system. The optical system 35 includes five groups of twelve optical elements (lenses and prisms) that realize a high-power zoom (for example, an optical zoom of about 6 to 12 times) exceeding the optical three-times zoom. With such a configuration, the lens barrel 31 takes in a light beam incident along the first optical axis A1, and intersects the first light axis A1 with the light beam incident along the first optical axis A1. The light beam bent in the direction along the second optical axis A2 and further bent in the direction along the second optical axis A2 is guided to the CCD 37.

The motor unit 32 includes, for example, a zoom motor 36 such as a DC motor, a flexible printed wiring board (FPC) (not shown) that electrically connects the zoom motor 36 to the main board 23 (see FIG. 3), and a zoom motor. It is mainly composed of a photosensor (not shown) provided for measuring the position of the lens barrel 31 from the origin of the lens through measurement of the motor rotation number 36. The zoom motor 36 drives the lens barrel 31 and moves the optical system 35 between the wide-angle end and the telephoto end. Thereby, the optical system 35 provided in the lens barrel 31 operates as a zoom lens system that changes the imaging magnification of the light beam in the CCD 37. The photosensor operates as follows. The photosensors are a pair of transmissive photosensors that are provided to enter from the outside of the motor box (gearbox). The photosensor has a U-shaped outer shape, and a pair of light-emitting elements and light-receiving elements are provided at opposite ends. A gear directly connected to the zoom motor 36 passes between the light emitting element and the light receiving element, and by measuring the number of times the gear blocks between the light emitting element and the light receiving element per unit time. The rotation speed of the zoom motor can be measured without contact.
The CCD unit 33 receives the light beam that has passed through the lens barrel 31, converts it into an electrical signal, a CCD sheet metal 38 for fixing the CCD 37 to the lens barrel 31, and the CCD 37 as the main substrate 23 (see FIG. 3) and an FPC (not shown) that is electrically connected.
[3.2: Optical system]
(3.2.1: Configuration of optical system)
Before describing the detailed configuration of the imaging apparatus 2, the configuration of the optical system 35 provided in the lens barrel 31 will be described with reference to FIGS.

5 to 8 show the configuration of the optical system 35 provided in the lens barrel 31. 5 to 6 show the arrangement of the optical system 35 when the optical system 35 is positioned at the wide-angle end. 7 to 8 show the arrangement of the optical system 35 when the optical system 35 is located at the telephoto end. 5 and FIG. 7 show the arrangement of the optical system 35 viewed from the same viewpoint as FIG. 6 and 8 are cross-sectional views in a plane including the optical axis of the optical system 35 shown in FIGS. 5 and 7.
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the optical system 35 includes, in order from the subject side, a first lens group G1, a second lens group G2, an exposure adjustment member St (see FIG. 6 or FIG. 8), and a third lens group G3. , A fourth lens group G4, a fifth lens group G5, and an IR filter F1 (see FIG. 6 or FIG. 8). A light beam incident from the first lens group G1 is converted into each lens group G1 to G5 and the IR filter. It is configured to pass through F1 and be guided to the CCD 37. The lens groups G1 to G5 constitute a zoom lens system by changing the interval between the lens groups.
The first lens group G1 is a lens group having a positive power as a whole. The first lens L1, the second lens L2, and the third lens L3 are sequentially arranged on the first optical axis A1 from the subject side. And.

The first lens L1 is a concave meniscus lens having a convex surface facing the subject. The second lens L2 is a plano-convex lens having a convex surface facing the subject. The third lens L3 is a convex meniscus lens having a convex surface facing the subject.
The second lens group G2 is a lens group having negative power as a whole, and a fourth lens L4 disposed on the first optical axis A1 and a light beam incident along the first optical axis A1 are the first. A prism L5 bent in a direction along the second optical axis A2 substantially orthogonal to the first optical axis A1, a sixth lens L6 disposed on the second optical axis A2, and a seventh lens L7. ing.
The fourth lens L4 is a concave meniscus lens having a convex surface facing the subject. The prism L5 reflects the light beam incident along the first optical axis A1 in a direction along the second optical axis A2 substantially orthogonal to the first optical axis A1 (see FIG. 6 or FIG. 8). )have. Here, the prism L5, particularly the internal reflection prism, is used, but any of a surface reflection prism, an internal reflection mirror, and a surface reflection mirror having the same function may be employed. The sixth lens L6 is a biconcave lens. The seventh lens L7 is a biconvex lens.
The exposure adjusting member St (see FIG. 6 or FIG. 8) is disposed on the second optical axis A2, and is a member such as a diaphragm or a shutter that adjusts the amount of light incident on the CCD 37 along the second optical axis A2. It is.

The third lens group G3 is a lens group having a positive power as a whole, and includes an eighth lens L8, a ninth lens L9, and a tenth lens L10.
The eighth lens L8 is a plano-convex lens having a convex surface facing the prism L5. The ninth lens L9 is a biconvex lens. The tenth lens L10 is a biconcave lens.
The fourth lens group G4 is a lens group for focus adjustment, and includes an eleventh lens L11 disposed on the second optical axis A2. The eleventh lens L11 is a convex meniscus lens having a convex surface facing the prism L5.
The fifth lens group G5 includes a twelfth lens L12 disposed on the second optical axis A2. The twelfth lens L12 is a biconvex lens.
The IR filter F1 (see FIG. 6 or FIG. 8) is a filter that cuts invisible light in the infrared region incident on the CCD 37. In the optical system 35, an optical low-pass filter may be disposed in the second optical axis A2 direction (X-axis direction positive side) of the IR filter F1. The optical low-pass filter is a filter for eliminating a false color by removing a component having a high spatial frequency of a light beam incident on the CCD 37.
In addition, the structure of the lens which comprises each lens group G1-G5 is not restricted to the above-mentioned thing, If it is a structure which has the same optical effect, it is also possible to employ | adopt another lens structure.

(3.2.2: Operation of optical system)
The operation of the optical system 35 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As described above, FIG. 6 shows the arrangement of the lens groups G1 to G5 when the optical system 35 is located at the wide-angle end, and FIG. 8 shows the lens groups G1 when the optical system 35 is located at the telephoto end. The arrangement | positioning of -G5 is shown.
The first lens group G1 is movable in the direction of the first optical axis A1, and when the optical system 35 is located at the wide-angle end, it is located at the closest position to the second lens group G2 in the movable range (see FIG. 6), when the optical system 35 is located at the telephoto end, it is located at the most distant position with respect to the second lens group G2 in the movable range (see FIG. 8).
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the second lens group G <b> 2 is relatively stationary with respect to the CCD 37 during zooming from the wide-angle end to the telephoto end of the optical system 35.
The third lens group G3 is movable in the second optical axis A2 direction together with the exposure adjustment member St. When the optical system 35 is located at the wide-angle end, the third lens group G3 is farthest from the second lens group G2 in the movable range. When the optical system 35 is located at the telephoto end (see FIG. 6), it is located at the closest position to the second lens group G2 in the movable range (see FIG. 8).

The fourth lens group G4 is movable in the direction of the second optical axis A2. The fourth lens group G4 performs a focus adjustment operation and corrects a shift in the focus adjustment state caused by a change in imaging magnification due to the movement of the first lens group G1 and the third lens group G3.
The fifth lens group G5 and the IR filter F1 are relatively stationary with respect to the CCD 37 during zooming from the wide-angle end to the telephoto end of the optical system 35, as shown in FIGS.
Each lens group G1 to G5 operates as described above. In particular, the first lens group G1 and the third lens group G3 move in conjunction with each other to change the imaging magnification in the CCD 37.
In the lens barrel 31, the arrangement of the lens groups G1 to G5 when the multistage collapsible lens frame is retracted is matched with the arrangement of the lens groups G1 to G5 when the optical system 35 is located at the wide angle end. ing.
<4: Lens barrel>
[4.1: Configuration of lens barrel]
The configuration of the imaging device 2, mainly the configuration of the lens barrel 31, will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the imaging device 2 viewed from the same viewpoint as FIG.

The lens barrel 31 includes a first group frame unit 41 that holds the first lens group G1, a base unit 43 to which a second group frame unit 42 that holds the second lens group G2 is fixed, an exposure adjustment member St, and a first lens group G1. A third group frame unit 44 that holds the third lens group G3, a fourth group frame unit 45 that holds the fourth lens group G4, and a master flange unit 46 that holds the fifth lens group G5.
The first group frame unit 41 includes a first lens group G1 disposed on the first optical axis A1, a first group frame 50 that holds the first lens group G1, and the first group frame 50 as the first optical axis A1. Drive frame 51 movably supported in the direction (Y-axis direction), fixed frame 52 movably supporting the drive frame 51 in the first optical axis A1 direction (Y-axis direction), fixed frame 52 and base unit 43, and a drive gear 53 that is rotatably disposed along the Y-axis direction and transmits the driving force of the motor unit 32 to the drive frame 51.
The fixed frame 52 is fixed to the second group frame unit 42 that holds the second lens group G2. At the time of fixing, positioning in the Z-axis direction and the X-axis direction is performed so that the optical axis of the first lens group G1 and the optical axis of the fourth lens L4 of the second lens group G2 coincide.
The base unit 43 includes a base 55 that forms a housing of the lens barrel 31, a cover 56 that forms a housing together with the base 55, covers the front side of the base 55, and a second group frame unit 42 that is fixed to the base 55. A third group moving mechanism 57 for moving the third group frame unit 44 housed in the housing constituted by the base 55 and the cover 56 along the second optical axis A2 direction (X-axis direction), and 3 It is mainly composed of a photosensor 58 that detects the position of the group frame unit 44 in the X-axis direction.

A motor unit 32 that rotationally drives the drive gear 53 is attached to the negative side of the base unit 43 in the X-axis direction. The driving force of the motor unit 32 is transmitted to the third group moving mechanism 57 via the driving gear 53. A master flange unit 46 that covers the X axis direction positive side of the base unit 43 is fixed to the X axis direction positive side of the base unit 43.
The third group frame unit 44 is provided on the second optical axis A2, and includes a shutter unit 60 including an exposure adjustment member St that performs a shutter operation and a diaphragm operation, a third lens group G3, and a third lens group G3. An image shake correction mechanism 61 that is held movably in the axial direction and the Z axis direction, and a third group frame 62 that supports the shutter unit 60 and the image shake correction mechanism 61 are mainly configured.
The third group frame 62 is fixed to the third group moving mechanism 57 of the base unit 43 and is driven in the X-axis direction. At the time of fixing, the optical axis when the third lens group G3 is located at the movable center of the movable range and the optical axes of the sixth lens L6 and the seventh lens L7 of the second lens group G2 coincide with each other. Positioning in the axial direction and the Z-axis direction is performed. Further, the third group frame 62 is slidably fitted to third group guide poles 70 and 71 extending from the master flange unit 46 to be described later to the X axis direction negative side. As a result, the third group frame unit 44 can move only in the X-axis direction, that is, in the second optical axis A2 direction.

The fourth group frame unit 45 mainly includes a fourth lens group G4, a fourth group frame 66 that holds the fourth lens group G4, and a sensor magnet 67 and a coil 68 that are fixed to the fourth group frame 66. .
The fourth group frame 66 is slidably fitted to fourth group guide poles 72 and 73 extending on the negative side in the X-axis direction from a master flange unit 46 described later. As a result, the fourth group frame 66 is moved in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction so that the optical axes of the fourth lens group G4 and the optical axes of the sixth lens L6 and the seventh lens L7 of the second lens group G2 coincide. It is positioned and can move only in the X-axis direction, that is, in the second optical axis A2 direction.
The master flange unit 46 includes a fifth lens group G5, a master flange 75 that holds the fifth lens group G5, a third group guide poles 70, 71, and a fourth group that are fixed to the master flange 75 and extend to the X axis direction negative side. Guide poles 72 and 73, an IR filter F1 attached from the X axis direction positive side via cushion rubber 80, a magnetic member 76 for generating a drive in the fourth group frame unit 45 in cooperation with the coil 68, and a sensor The MR sensor 77 mainly detects the magnetism of the magnet 67 and senses the position of the fourth group frame unit 45 in the X direction.

The master flange 75 is fixed on the X axis direction positive side of the base 55. In this fixing, the optical axis of the fifth lens group G5 and the optical axes of the sixth lens L6 and the seventh lens L7 of the second lens group G2 are aligned in the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction. Further, the CCD unit 33 is fixed on the X axis direction positive side of the master flange unit 46.
Hereinafter, the details of each part constituting the lens barrel 31 will be described.
[4.2: 1 group frame unit]
(4.2.1: Configuration of 1 group frame unit)
A detailed configuration of the first group frame unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the first group frame unit 41. The first group frame unit 41 is a unit that supports the first lens group G1 with a multistage collapsible frame.
As shown in FIG. 10, the first group frame unit 41 includes a first lens group G1, a first group frame 50 that holds the first lens group, and a first group DR (design ring) 54 attached to the first group frame 50. A drive frame 51 that movably supports the first group frame 50, a fixed frame 52 that movably supports the drive frame 51, and a drive that transmits drive from the motor unit 32 (see FIG. 9) to the drive frame 51. And a gear 53.

The first lens group G1 is fixed to the inner peripheral surface 101 of the first group frame 50 by adhesion or heat caulking. Further, on the inner peripheral surface 101 of the first group frame 50, the first group DR54 is attached to the Y axis direction positive side of the first lens group G1. This prevents unnecessary light from entering the first lens group G1. Further, by attaching the first group DR54, the sticking trace (adhesion trace) of the first lens group G1 to the first group frame 50 is covered, and the appearance quality is ensured.
The first group frame 50 includes a cylindrical portion 102, a flange portion 103, cam pins 104a to 104c, extension portions 105a and 105b, and engagement portions 106a and 106b.
The cylindrical portion 102 has an annular inner peripheral surface 101 to which the first lens group G1 is attached. The flange portion 103 is formed at the edge on the Y axis direction negative side of the tubular portion 102 and has an outer peripheral surface having a diameter larger than that of the tubular portion 102. The cam pins 104a to 104c are circumferentially arranged at a plurality of circumferential positions on the outer peripheral surface of the flange portion 103 (for example, three positions: for example, 3 o'clock, 7 o'clock and 11 o'clock positions when viewed from the Y axis direction positive side). They are provided at a predetermined angle (for example, 120 degrees) and project in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1. The extension portions 105a and 105b have a predetermined centering on two circumferential positions (for example, the 1 o'clock position and the 5 o'clock position when viewed from the Y axis direction positive side) of the edge portion on the Y axis direction negative side of the flange portion 103. It is an arc-shaped member formed with a circumferential width (for example, 30 degrees) and extending toward the Y axis direction negative side. The engaging portions 106a and 106b are formed so as to extend in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1 at the respective distal ends of the extending portions 105a and 105b. Are formed with tip portions 107a and 107b having a narrower circumferential width than other portions.

The drive frame 51 includes a cylindrical portion 110, cam pins 111 a to 111 c, and a ring gear 112.
The cam pins 111a to 111c are circumferentially arranged at a plurality of locations in the circumferential direction of the outer surface 115 of the cylindrical portion 110 (for example, 3 locations: for example, 1 o'clock, 5 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions as viewed from the Y axis direction positive side). It is provided with a predetermined angle (for example, 120 degrees) apart in the direction, and protrudes in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1. The ring gear 112 removes the tooth tip at a part in the circumferential direction of the edge of the cylindrical portion 110 on the Y axis direction negative side (for example, the position from 1 o'clock to 5 o'clock as viewed from the Y axis direction positive side). The cylindrical portion 110 is formed integrally with the side surface 115 so as to protrude in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1. The radius of the virtual circle connecting the tips of the cam pins 111a to 111c is formed larger than the radius of the virtual circle connecting the tooth tips of the ring gear 112.
The annular inner surface 116 of the cylindrical portion 110 and the ring gear 112 has a radius larger than the radius of the flange portion 103 of the first group frame 50 and is a virtual circle that connects the tips of the cam pins 104a to 104c of the first group frame 50. It has a radius smaller than the radius. Therefore, the first group frame 50 can be disposed inside the drive frame 51 by cam-engaging the cam pins 104a to 104c with the cam grooves 118a to 118c formed on the inner side surface 116.

Further, an annular flange portion 122 extending inward in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1 is formed on the edge portion on the positive side in the Y-axis direction of the cylindrical portion 110. The radius of the inner surface of the flange portion 122 is formed to be approximately the same as the radius of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 102 of the first group frame 50. This prevents unwanted light from entering the lens barrel 31 from the radial gap of the first optical axis A1 between the first group frame 50 and the drive frame 51.
The cam grooves 118a to 118c are formed at a predetermined angle (for example, 120 degrees) in the circumferential direction of the inner side surface 116. Each of the cam grooves 118a to 118c opens at three positions (for example, at 3 o'clock, 7 o'clock and 11 o'clock) on the negative side in the Y-axis direction of the inner surface 116, and the cam pins 104a to 104c are connected to the cam grooves 118a to 118c. It has an introduction end for introduction into 118c. Further, each cam groove 118a to 118c has an introduction groove 119a to 119c extending from the respective introduction end to the Y axis direction positive side, and is continuous with the introduction grooves 119a to 119c and clockwise and viewed from the Y axis direction positive side. And inclined grooves 120a to 120c extending toward the positive side in the axial direction. The introduction groove 119a of the cam groove 118a that forms the introduction end on the ring gear 112 side of the inner side surface 116 is Y larger than the other introduction grooves 119b and 119c by the size of the width of the ring gear 112 in the Y-axis direction. The axial length is longer.

The fixed frame 52 has a cylindrical portion 125 and extensions 126a and 126b. Cam grooves 128a to 128c and rectilinear grooves 129a and 129b are formed on inner side surfaces 127 of the cylindrical portion 125 and the extension portions 126a and 126b.
At a predetermined position in the circumferential direction of the outer surface 130 of the cylindrical portion 125 (for example, a position at 2 o'clock when viewed from the positive side in the Y-axis direction), a protrusion 140 protruding in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1, and a protrusion A through groove 141 extending from the Y axis direction negative side of the portion 140 and penetrating the cylindrical portion 125 in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1 is formed. The protrusion 140 pivotally supports the end of the drive shaft of the drive gear 53 on the Y axis direction positive side. Note that the end of the drive shaft of the drive gear 53 on the Y axis direction negative side is pivotally supported by a fixing portion 145c described later. Thus, both ends of the drive gear 53 are pivotally supported on the fixed frame 52 and are arranged along the Y-axis direction with the same accuracy as the processing accuracy of the fixed frame 52. A drive gear 53 is disposed in the through groove 141 along the Y-axis direction. The tooth tip of the drive gear 53 has entered to the inside of the cylindrical portion 125 and meshes with the ring gear 112 of the drive frame 51 disposed inside the fixed frame 52.
Further, an annular flange portion 142 extending inward in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1 is formed at the edge portion on the Y axis direction positive side of the cylindrical portion 125. The radius of the inner surface of the flange portion 142 is formed to be approximately the same as the radius of the outer surface 115 of the cylindrical portion 110 of the drive frame 51. This prevents unnecessary light from entering the lens barrel 31 from the radial gap of the first optical axis A1 between the drive frame 51 and the fixed frame 52.

A flange 145 extending outward in the radial direction of the first optical axis A <b> 1 is formed at a part in the circumferential direction at the edge on the Y axis direction negative side of the cylindrical portion 125. On the flange 145, fixing portions 145a and 145b are formed. The fixing portion 145a is positioned on a fixing portion 164c of the second group frame unit 42 described later, and is fixed by a screw or the like. The fixing portion 145b is positioned on an arm portion formed integrally with the motor unit 32 and is fixed by a screw or the like.
The extension parts 126a and 126b are arc-shaped members formed toward the Y-axis direction negative side and having a predetermined circumferential width at two circumferential positions on the Y-axis direction negative edge of the cylindrical part 125. It is. More specifically, the extensions 126a and 126b have end portions on the X axis direction positive side at the 12 o'clock position and the 6 o'clock position as viewed from the Y axis direction positive side, respectively, and have a predetermined circumferential direction. It is formed with a width. Here, the predetermined width is a width sufficient to form introduction grooves 131a and 131b and straight grooves 129a and 129b of cam grooves 128a and 128b, which will be described later, on the inner surfaces 127 of the extensions 126a and 126b, respectively. is there.
A fixed portion 145c extending outward in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1 is formed at the end on the Y axis direction negative side of the extension portion 126a. The fixed portion 145c pivotally supports the Y-axis direction negative end of the drive shaft of the drive gear 53, and is housed in a drive shaft housing portion 175 of the base 55 described later. A fixing portion 145d that extends outward in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1 is formed adjacent to the extension portion 126a at a circumferential intermediate portion between the extension portion 126a and the extension portion 126b. The fixing portion 145d is positioned with respect to the front surface of the motor unit 32 and is fixed by a screw or the like. Further, a fixing portion 145e extending outward in the radial direction of the first optical axis A1 is formed adjacent to the extension portion 126b in the circumferential direction. The fixing portion 145e is positioned with respect to a fixing portion 165d of the second group frame unit 42 described later, and is fixed by a screw or the like.

The annular inner surface 127 of the cylindrical portion 125 and the extension portions 126a and 126b has a radius larger than the radius of a virtual circle connecting the tips of the ring gear 112 of the drive frame 51, and the cam pins 111a to 111c of the drive frame 51. It has a radius smaller than the radius of the imaginary circle connecting the tips. Therefore, the drive frame 51 can be disposed inside the drive frame 51 by cam-engaging the cam pins 111a to 111c with the cam grooves 128a to 128c formed on the inner side surface 127.
The cam grooves 128a to 128c are formed to be separated from each other by a predetermined angle (for example, 120 degrees) in the circumferential direction of the inner surface 127. Each of the cam grooves 128a to 128c opens at three positions (for example, 1 o'clock, 5 o'clock, and 9 o'clock) on the Y axis direction negative side end portion of the inner surface 127, and the cam pins 111a to 111c are connected to the cam grooves 128a to It has an introduction end for introduction into 128c. The cam grooves 128a to 128c are connected to the introduction grooves 131a to 131c extending from the respective introduction ends to the Y axis direction positive side and the introduction grooves 131a to 131c, and are counterclockwise when viewed from the Y axis direction positive side. And inclined grooves 132a to 132c extending toward the Y axis direction positive side. The introduction grooves 131a and 131b of the cam grooves 128a and 128b that form the introduction ends at the ends on the Y axis direction negative side of the extension parts 126a and 126b are longer than the other introduction grooves 131c. , 126b, the length in the Y-axis direction is increased by the length in the Y-axis direction.

The rectilinear grooves 129a and 129b engage with the front end portions 107a and 107b of the first group frame 50 to guide the movement of the first group frame 50 in the direction of the first optical axis A1 and the fixed frame 52 of the first group frame 50. Relative rotation with respect to is impossible.
(4.2.2: Operation of 1 group frame unit)
The operation of the first group frame unit 41 having the above-described configuration will be described.
First, when the optical system 35 is positioned at the wide-angle end (see FIG. 5 or FIG. 6), the first group frame 50 has cam pins 104a to 104c on the Y axis direction positive side of the introduction grooves 119a to 119c of the drive frame 51. It is arranged inside the drive frame 51 in a state of cam-engaging with the end portion. Further, the drive frame 51 is arranged inside the fixed frame 52 in a state where each of the cam pins 111 a to 111 c is cam-engaged with an end portion on the Y axis direction positive side of the introduction grooves 131 a to 131 c of the fixed frame 52. . Further, the front end portions 107a and 107b of the first group frame 50 are cam-engaged in the vicinity of the Y axis direction negative side end portions of the rectilinear grooves 129a and 129b of the fixed frame 52.
At this time, the ends on the positive side in the Y-axis direction of the cylindrical portion 102 of the first group frame 50, the cylindrical portion 110 of the drive frame 51, and the cylindrical portion 125 of the fixed frame 52 are substantially positioned in the Y-axis direction. The arrangement state of each configuration of the first group frame unit 41 is the same as the arrangement state (collapsed state) of the first group frame unit 41 when the imaging apparatus 2 is not used.

Next, when the drive gear 53 is rotationally driven by the motor unit 32 (see FIG. 9) in the clockwise direction when viewed from the Y axis direction positive side, the drive frame 51 is connected via the ring gear 112 that meshes with the drive gear 53. Is transmitted in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the Y axis direction positive side. A cylindrical cam mechanism is formed between the drive frame 51 and the fixed frame 52. For this reason, when the drive frame 51 is rotationally driven, the drive frame 51 rotates about the first optical axis A1 with respect to the fixed frame 52, and a direction along the first optical axis A1 (Y-axis direction). Move to the positive side. A cylindrical cam mechanism is formed between the drive frame 51 and the first group frame 50. Further, relative rotation of the first group frame 50 around the first optical axis A <b> 1 with respect to the fixed frame 52 is restricted by the engagement of the first group frame 50 and the fixed frame 52. Therefore, when the drive frame 51 is rotationally driven, the first group frame 50 moves relative to the drive frame 51 in the first optical axis A1 direction (Y axis direction positive side).
Finally, when the optical system 35 is located at the telephoto end, in the first group frame 50, each of the cam pins 104a to 104c is cam-engaged with the end on the Y axis direction positive side of the inclined grooves 120a to 120c of the drive frame 51. In this state, most of the cylindrical portion 102 is extended more to the Y axis direction positive side than the cylindrical portion 110 of the drive frame 51. Further, the drive frame 51 is configured such that the cam pins 111a to 111c are cam-engaged with the Y-axis direction positive ends of the inclined grooves 132a to 132c of the fixed frame 52, and most of the cylindrical portion 110 is fixed to the fixed frame. 52 is extended to the Y axis direction positive side from the cylindrical portion 125. That is, when the optical system 35 is located at the telephoto end, the first lens group G1 is a cylindrical cam mechanism configured between the first group frame 50 and the drive frame 51 as compared with the case where the optical system 35 is located at the wide angle end. And the lift amount of the cylindrical cam mechanism configured between the drive frame 51 and the fixed frame 52 are moved to the Y axis direction positive side. In this state, the front end portions 107a and 107b of the first group frame 50 are located in the vicinity of the end portions on the Y axis direction positive side of the rectilinear grooves 129a and 129b. That is, the first lens group G1 moves in the direction of the first optical axis A1 by substantially the length in the Y-axis direction of the rectilinear grooves 129a and 129b as compared with the case where the optical system 35 is positioned at the wide-angle end. .

When the first group frame unit 41 is moved from the wide-angle end to the telephoto end, the Y axis direction negative side of the cylindrical portion 125 of the fixed frame 52 and the X axis direction positive side of the extension portions 126a and 126b are Space is secured without the members of the first group frame unit 41 entering. Thereby, the approach to this space of the 3 group frame unit 44 mentioned later is attained.
[4.3: Base unit]
(4.3.1: Configuration of base unit)
The configuration of the base unit 43 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the base unit 43. The base unit 43 holds the second lens group G2 that bends the light beam incident along the first optical axis A1 in the direction along the second optical axis orthogonal to the first optical axis A1. In addition, the base unit 43 includes a mechanism for moving the third lens group G3 (see FIGS. 5 to 8) that forms the zoom lens system together with the first lens group G1 in the second optical axis A2 direction.
In FIG. 11, among the configurations of the base unit 43 described with reference to FIG. 9, the second group frame unit 42, the base 55 that fixedly supports the second group frame unit 42 from the Y axis direction negative side, and the second group frame A three-group moving mechanism 57 that is disposed in the middle of the unit 42 and the base 55 in the Y-axis direction and is attached to the base 55 is illustrated.

The detailed configuration of each of the second group frame unit 42, the base 55, and the third group moving mechanism 57 will be described below.
(4.3.2: Configuration of second group frame unit)
The configuration of the second group frame unit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the second group frame unit 42.
FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the second group frame unit 42 by a plane including the first optical axis A1 and the second optical axis A2.
As shown in FIG. 12, the second group frame unit 42 supports the second lens group G2, the second group frame 150 that holds the second lens group G2, and the second group frame 150 and is attached to the base 55. 151.
Details of the second lens group G2 have been described with reference to FIGS.
The second group frame 150 includes a fourth lens holding frame 155 that holds the fourth lens L4, a prism holding frame 156 that holds the prism L5, a sixth lens holding frame 157 that holds the sixth lens L6, and a seventh lens. A seventh lens holding frame 158 that holds L7.
The fourth lens holding frame 155 has a radius that substantially matches the radius of the fourth lens L4, and has an annular inner peripheral surface 155a that extends in the Y-axis direction. The fourth lens L4 is disposed by being fitted to the inner peripheral surface 155a, and is fixed by adhesion or the like. Further, a support surface 155b (see FIG. 13) that is orthogonal to the Y axis and supports the fourth lens L4 toward the Y axis direction positive side on the inner periphery side of the end portion on the Y axis direction negative side of the inner periphery surface 155a. ) Is formed. The fourth lens L4 is disposed so that the surface on the Y axis direction negative side is in contact with the support surface 155b, and is positioned in the Y axis direction (the first optical axis A1 direction).

The prism holding frame 156 is a frame that houses the prism L5 therein and opens in the first optical axis A1 direction and the second optical axis A2 direction, and is on the Y axis direction negative side of the fourth lens holding frame 155. Are integrally formed. In the prism holding frame 156, an inclined surface 156a (see FIG. 13) is disposed opposite to the reflecting surface L5a (see FIG. 13) of the prism L5, and is inclined 45 degrees downward toward the positive side in the X-axis direction. Opposing surfaces 156b and 156c are formed so as to extend from both ends in the Z-axis direction of 156a so as to be orthogonal to the Z-axis and to be opposed to the upper surface L5b and the bottom surface L5c of the prism L5, respectively. Inside the prism holding frame 156, a prism L5 is accommodated in a space formed by the inclined surface 156a and the opposing surfaces 156b and 156c, and is fixed by bonding or the like.
The sixth lens holding frame 157 is formed integrally with the prism holding frame 156 on the positive side in the X-axis direction of the prism holding frame 156. The sixth lens holding frame 157 has an annular inner peripheral surface 157a having a radius that substantially matches the radius of the sixth lens L6 and extending in the X-axis direction. The sixth lens L6 is disposed by being fitted to the inner peripheral surface 157a, and is fixed by adhesion or the like. Further, the exit surface L5d of the prism L5 is positioned on the X axis direction negative side of the inner peripheral surface 157a (see FIG. 13), and the sixth lens L6 has the X axis direction negative side surface on the exit surface L5d. It arrange | positions so that it may contact | abut and is positioned in a X-axis direction (2nd optical axis A2 direction).

The seventh lens holding frame 158 is formed integrally with the sixth lens holding frame 157 on the X axis direction positive side of the sixth lens holding frame 157. The seventh lens holding frame 158 smoothly connects each inclined surface around the second optical axis A2 with the inclined surface 158a constituting a part of each side surface of the virtual equilateral triangular prism with the seventh lens L7 as an inscribed circle. And an arcuate surface 158b. The seventh lens L7 is disposed with its outer peripheral surface in contact with each inclined surface 158a, and is fixed by adhesion. Further, the X-axis direction positive surface of the sixth lens L6 is positioned on the X-axis direction negative side of the seventh lens L7 (see FIG. 13), and the seventh lens L7 is on the X-axis direction negative side. The surface is disposed so as to contact the surface on the X axis direction positive side of the sixth lens L6, and is positioned in the X axis direction (the second optical axis A2 direction).
An opening member 159 that is a plate-like member having an opening at the center is fixed to the end surface of the seventh lens holding frame 158 on the positive side in the X-axis direction by a screw or the like. The opening member 159 is a member for blocking unnecessary light traveling in an unnecessary direction out of light emitted from the second group frame unit 42 along the second optical axis A2. The opening member 159 has a circular opening substantially at the center, and is attached to the seventh lens holding frame 158 so that the center of the opening coincides with the second optical axis A2 (see FIG. 13). Furthermore, the opening member 159 supports the seventh lens L7 on the X axis direction negative side at the opening edge of the opening.

The support portion 151 is formed from an intermediate position in the X-axis direction of the second group frame 150 toward the positive side in the Z-axis direction, and has a first member 163 having a surface facing the positive side in the X-axis direction, and a distal end portion of the first member 163 , A second member 164 extending on the X axis direction positive side, a third member 165 formed on the Z axis direction negative side of the second group frame 150 and having a surface facing the X axis direction positive side, and the X axis direction negative side It is mainly formed from fixed portions 168a and 168b formed at the end portions of the two.
The first member 163 has a hole 163a for fitting and fixing the fourth group guide pole 73 (see FIG. 9) on the surface facing the X axis direction positive side.
The second member 164 has a hole 164a for fitting and fixing the third group guide pole 71 (see FIG. 9) at substantially the same Y-axis direction position as the hole 163a on the surface facing the positive side in the X-axis direction. ing. Further, the second member 164 forms a fixing portion 164b for fixing the second group frame unit 42 to the base 55 at the end on the positive side in the Z-axis direction, and the first group frame unit 41 and the second group frame unit 42. A fixing portion 164c for fixing to is formed. The fixing portion 164b is positioned with respect to the fixing portion 171a formed on the base 55, and is fixed by a screw or the like. The fixing portion 164c is positioned with respect to the fixing portion 145a formed on the fixing frame 52 of the first group frame unit 41, and is fixed by a screw or the like.

As described above, the first member 163 is formed from the X-axis direction intermediate position of the second group frame 150 toward the Z-axis direction positive side, and the second member is the X-axis direction at the distal end portion of the first member 163. It is formed toward the positive side. For this reason, it is more negative in the X-axis direction than the end surface on the positive side in the X-axis direction of the second group frame 150 between the surface on the positive side in the Z-axis direction of the second group frame 150 and the negative surface in the Z-axis direction of the second member. On the side, a recessed space 166 is secured. A diaphragm actuator 202 that protrudes to the negative side in the X-axis direction of a shutter unit 60 described later can enter the recess space 166. This will be described later with reference to FIGS.
The third member 165 is formed from the vicinity of the end on the Y-axis direction negative side of the second group frame 150 toward the Z-axis direction negative side, and on the surface facing the X-axis direction positive side from the Z-axis direction positive side. In order, it has a hole 165a (see FIG. 11) for fitting and fixing the fourth group guide pole 72, and a hole 165b for fitting and fixing the third group guide pole 70. Further, the third member 165 forms a fixing portion 165c for fixing the second group frame unit 42 to the base 55 at the end on the negative side in the Z-axis direction, and the first group frame unit 41 is changed to the second group frame unit 42. A fixing portion 165d for fixing to the substrate is formed. The fixing portion 165c is positioned with respect to the fixing portion 171b formed on the base 55, and is fixed by a screw or the like. The fixing portion 165d is positioned with respect to the fixing portion 145e formed on the fixing frame 52 of the first group frame unit 41, and is fixed by a screw or the like.

As described above, the third member 165 is formed from the vicinity of the end on the Y axis direction negative side of the second group frame 150 toward the Z axis direction negative side. For this reason, a recessed space 167 adjacent to the Z-axis direction negative side of the second group frame 150 is secured on the Y-axis direction positive side of the third member 165. A shutter actuator 203 that protrudes to the negative side in the X-axis direction of a shutter unit 60 to be described later can enter the recess space 167. This will be described later with reference to FIGS.
The fixing portion 168a is positioned and fixed with respect to the fixing portion provided on the back side of the motor unit 32.
The fixing portion 168b is positioned with respect to the fixing portion 171c formed on the base 55, and is fixed by a screw or the like.
(4.3.3: Base configuration)
The configuration of the base 55 will be described with reference to FIG.
The base 55 is mainly composed of a back surface 170 constituting the back surface of the lens barrel 31 and a side surface 171 extending from the back surface 170 to the Y axis direction positive side.
On the back surface 170, translational movement is performed in the X-axis direction of a bearing portion 172 for supporting a center hole 180a of a ring gear 180 of the third group moving mechanism 57 described later and a rod unit 182 of the third group moving mechanism 57 described later. Guide pins 173a and 173b for guiding, a restricting portion 174 for restricting movement of the rod unit 182 in the X-axis direction, and a drive shaft accommodating portion 175 for accommodating the drive gear 53 are formed.

The bearing portion 172 is a cylindrical convex portion that protrudes to the Y axis direction positive side, and is inserted into a center hole 180a provided at the rotation center of the ring gear 180, and rotatably supports the ring gear 180.
The guide pins 173a and 173b are members projecting to the Y axis direction positive side formed so as to have predetermined intervals in the X axis direction and the Z axis direction, respectively, and are formed along the longitudinal direction of the rod unit 182. Inserted in the guide grooves 183a and 183b, respectively, guides the movement of the rod unit 182 in the X-axis direction.
The restricting portion 174 is a bottomed long groove extending in the X-axis direction, and ends 174a and 174b rising from the groove bottom of the restricting portion 174 to the Y-axis direction positive side are formed at both ends in the X-axis direction. .
The drive shaft storage portion 175 stores the drive gear 53 of the first group frame unit 41 and the fixed portion 145c that pivotally supports the drive gear 53.
Fixing portions 171 a to 171 c for fixing the second group frame unit 42 to the base 55 are formed on the side surface 171. The fixing portions 171a, 171b, and 171c are respectively positioned with respect to the fixing portions 164b, 165c, and 168b of the second group frame unit 42, and are fixed by screws or the like.

(4.3.4: Configuration of 3 group moving mechanism)
The configuration of the third group moving mechanism 57 will be described with reference to FIG. The third group moving mechanism 57 is driven by driving from the motor unit 32 (see FIG. 9), and is a mechanism for moving the third group frame unit 44 in the direction along the second optical axis A2.
The third group moving mechanism 57 includes a ring gear 180 for converting rotational driving transmitted from the motor unit 32 via the driving gear 53 into driving in the direction along the second optical axis A2, and a third group frame unit. 44, a rod unit 182 that can translate in a direction along the second optical axis A2, and a ring gear pin 181 that functionally connects the ring gear 180 and the rod unit 182. Yes.
The ring gear 180 is a plate-like member having teeth formed in an arc shape on the outer periphery so as to mesh with the drive gear 53, and rotates in a predetermined rotation angle range. The ring gear 180 has a center hole 180 a at the center of rotation, and is attached to the base 55 by fitting the center hole 180 a to the bearing portion 172 of the base 55.
The ring gear pin 181 is a columnar member having a predetermined length in the Y-axis direction, and the end on the Y-axis direction negative side is fixed to the ring gear 180 by caulking or the like.

The rod unit 182 is functionally connected to the ring gear 180 by engaging with the ring gear pin 181 and constitutes a slider crank mechanism together with the ring gear 180.
The configuration of the rod unit 182 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the rod unit 182.
As shown in FIG. 14, the rod unit 182 regulates the crimping operation of the rod 183, the crimp spring 186 fixed to the rod 183, the spring pin 187 for fixing the crimp spring 186 to the rod 183, and the crimp spring 186. It is mainly comprised from the crimping spring control pin 185 to do. The compression spring 186, the spring pin 187, and the compression spring restriction pin 185 constitute an elastic coupling mechanism that elastically couples the ring gear 180 and the rod unit 182.
The rod 183 is a plate-like member that is long in the X-axis direction. The rod 183 includes two guide grooves 183a and 183b extending in the longitudinal direction, a through hole 183c formed on the X axis direction positive side of the guide groove 183b, and the X axis direction negative side of the guide grooves 183a and 183b. An engagement hole 183d is formed.
As described with reference to FIG. 11, guide pins 173a and 173b formed on the base 55 are inserted into the guide grooves 183a and 183b, respectively. The guide groove 183a and the guide groove 183b are formed apart in the Z-axis direction by the same distance as the Z-axis direction distance between the guide pin 173a and the guide pin 173b. Thereby, the motion of the rod 183 is restricted only to the translational motion in the X-axis direction.

A protrusion 65 of a third group frame unit 44 to be described later is inserted into the through hole 183c from the Y axis direction positive side. The protrusion 65 is inserted until its tip protrudes to the Y axis direction negative side of the rod 183.
A ring gear pin 181 is inserted into the engagement hole 183d from the Y axis direction negative side. The engagement hole 183d extends in the Z-axis direction, and is continuous with the first engagement hole 183e having an X-axis direction width larger than the diameter of the ring gear pin 181 and the first engagement hole 183e on the positive side in the Z-axis direction. The second engagement hole 183f is wider than the first engagement hole 183e formed in the X-axis direction.
The crimp spring 186 is a torsion coil spring composed of a coil 186a and two arm portions 186b and 186c extending from the coil 186a. When the spring 186 is elastically deformed so as to wind the coil 186a, the arm portions 186b and 186c can support the load in the direction toward each other.
The spring pin 187 is a member that is inserted into the coil 186 a of the crimp spring 186 and has one end fitted and fixed in a hole formed in the rod 183, and fixes the crimp spring 186 to the rod 183. The spring pin 187 is disposed on the negative side in the Z-axis direction of the first engagement hole 183e.
The crimp spring regulating pin 185 is a member for maintaining the crimp spring 186 in a predetermined elastic deformation state, and is disposed between the arm portion 186b and the arm portion 186c, and the other arm from the arm portions 186b and 186c. A crimping force in a direction toward the portions 186c and 186b is received. The crimp spring regulating pin 185 is disposed on the negative side in the Z-axis direction of the first engagement hole 183e. Further, the X-axis direction width of the contact surface of the crimp spring regulating pin 185 with the crimp spring 186 is wider than the X-axis direction width of the first engagement hole 183e.

The assembled state of the third group moving mechanism 57 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a perspective view mainly showing an assembled state of the rod unit 182.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the rod unit 182, the crimp spring 186 is fixed to the rod 183 by a spring pin 187. The crimp spring 186 is elastically deformed and fixed with a crimp spring restricting pin 185 interposed between the arm portions 186b and 186c. In this attached state, the arm portion 186b located on the positive side in the X-axis direction is in contact with the surface on the positive side in the X-axis direction of the crimp spring restricting pin 185, and the direction toward the negative side in the X-axis with respect to the pressurized spring restricting pin 185. The crimping force is applied. On the other hand, the arm portion 186c located on the negative side in the X-axis direction is in contact with the surface on the negative side in the X-axis direction of the crimping spring regulating pin 185, and the crimping force in the direction toward the positive side in the X-axis with respect to the crimping spring regulating pin 185. Is acting.
In the engagement hole 183d of the rod unit 182, a ring gear pin 181 fixed to the ring gear 180 (see FIG. 11) is provided in the Y-axis direction in the middle of the arm part 186b and the arm part 186c of the pressure spring 186. Inserted from the negative side. As a result, when the ring gear 180 is driven to rotate and the position of the ring gear pin 181 in the X-axis direction changes, the rod 183 slides in the X-axis direction while sliding the edge of the engagement hole 183d on the outer periphery of the ring gear pin 181. Driven.

Guide pins 173a and 173b formed on the base 55 (see FIG. 11) are respectively inserted into the guide grooves 183a and 183b extending in the X-axis direction of the rod 183 from the Y-axis direction negative side. As a result, the driven rod 183 translates in the X-axis direction.
The through hole 183 c of the rod 183 is positioned so as to face the positive side in the Y axis direction of the restricting portion 174 formed in the base 55. A protrusion 65 of a third group frame unit 44 described later is inserted into the through-hole 183c from the Y axis direction positive side. The tip of the protrusion 65 protrudes to the Y axis direction negative side of the rod 183 and further enters the restricting portion 174.
FIG. 16 shows an engaged state of the protrusion 65, the rod 183, and the restricting portion 174 of the third group frame unit 44. As shown in the figure, the protrusion 65 that protrudes in the Y-axis direction negative side formed in the third group frame 62 of the third group frame unit 44 is inserted into the through hole 183c formed in the rod 183. The leading end enters the restricting portion 174 of the base 55.
Thereby, the rod 183 can move to the position where the projection 65 abuts on the end 174a on the X axis direction positive side, and the projection 65 abuts on the end 174b on the X axis direction negative side. It can be moved to a position (see FIG. 11 or FIG. 15).
(4.3.5: Operation of base unit)
The operation of the base unit 43, in particular, the operation of the third group moving mechanism 57 will be described with reference to FIGS.

Of the operations of the third group moving mechanism 57, the operation of the elastic coupling mechanism that elastically couples the ring gear 180 (see FIG. 11) and the rod 183 will be described using FIG. FIG. 17 shows a state where the ring gear pin 181 is inserted into the engagement hole 183d.
The X-axis direction width W1 of the first engagement hole 183e of the engagement hole 183d is larger than the diameter d of the ring gear pin 181. Further, the X-axis direction width W2 of the contact surface of the crimp spring regulating pin 185 with the crimp spring 186 is larger than the X-axis direction width W1 of the first engagement hole 183e. For this reason, in a state where the ring gear pin 181 is inserted into the first engagement hole 183e, the arm portions 186b and 186c of the crimp spring 186 abut on the abutment surfaces at both ends of the crimp spring regulating pin 185 in the X-axis direction. Therefore, when the ring gear pin 181 is positioned in the first engagement hole 183e, the crimping force of the crimp spring 186 does not act on the ring gear pin 181.
On the other hand, when the ring gear pin 181 moves along the edge of the engagement hole 183d to the second engagement hole 183f that is wider in the X-axis direction than the first engagement hole 183e, the ring gear pin 181 moves to the second engagement hole 183f. While abutting on the edge portion of the joint hole 183f, it abuts on the arm portion 186b or the arm portion 186c of the crimp spring 186. Therefore, when the ring gear pin 181 is positioned in the second engagement hole 183f, the crimping force of the crimp spring 186 acts on the ring gear pin 181.

More specifically, when the ring gear pin 181 is positioned on the X axis direction positive side of the second engagement hole 183f, the X axis direction positive side arm portion 186b is moved to the X axis direction positive side by the ring gear pin 181. Due to the elastic deformation, the arm portion 186 b is separated from the contact surface on the positive side in the X-axis direction of the crimp spring regulating pin 185. For this reason, the pressure-bonding force of the pressure-bonding spring 186 acts on the X-axis direction negative side contact surface of the pressure-bonding spring regulating pin 185 from the X-axis direction negative side arm portion 186c. As a result, the rod 183 receives a pressing force in the direction toward the positive side in the X-axis direction via the crimp spring regulating pin 185.
On the other hand, when the ring gear pin 181 is positioned on the X axis direction negative side of the second engagement hole 183f, the X axis direction negative side arm portion 186c is elastically deformed to the X axis direction negative side by the ring gear pin 181. The arm portion 186 c is separated from the contact surface on the negative side in the X-axis direction of the crimp spring regulating pin 185. For this reason, the pressure-bonding force of the pressure-bonding spring 186 acts on the contact surface on the X-axis direction positive side of the pressure-bonding spring regulating pin 185 from the arm portion 186b on the X-axis direction positive side. As a result, the rod 183 receives a pressing force in the direction toward the negative side in the X-axis direction via the crimp spring regulating pin 185.
The operation of the ring gear 180 and the rod 183 coupled by the above-described elastic coupling mechanism will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 18 shows the rotation angle of the ring gear 180 when the optical system 35 is located at the wide-angle end, and the operation of the elastic coupling mechanism and the operation of the rod 183 in accordance therewith. 19 to 21 show the rotation angle of the ring gear 180 when the optical system 35 moves from the wide-angle end to the telephoto end, and the operation of the elastic coupling mechanism and the operation of the rod 183 according to the rotation angle. In particular, FIG. 20 shows the rotation angle of the ring gear 180 when the optical system 35 is located at the normal position that is an intermediate position between the wide-angle end and the telephoto end, the operation of the elastic coupling mechanism, and the operation of the rod 183. Is shown. FIG. 22 shows the rotation angle of the ring gear 180 when the optical system is located at the telephoto end, and the operation of the elastic coupling mechanism and the operation of the rod 183 in accordance therewith.

In FIG. 18, the ring gear 180 is located at the end portion in the clockwise direction when viewed from the Y axis direction positive side. In this case, the ring gear pin 181 fixed to the ring gear 180 is located at the positive end of the movable range in the X axis direction, and the X axis direction positive side of the second engagement hole 183f of the rod 183. Is engaged. As described with reference to FIG. 17, when the ring gear pin 181 is positioned on the X axis direction positive side of the second engagement hole 183f, the crimp spring 186 presses the rod 183 to the X axis direction positive side. . On the other hand, the protrusion 65 of the third group frame unit 44 that is inserted into the rod 183 and engages with the restriction portion 174 of the base 55 is in contact with the end portion 174a on the positive side in the X-axis direction of the restriction portion 174. Movement to the positive side is restricted. Therefore, when the optical system 35 is located at the wide-angle end, the rod 183 is restricted from moving to the X axis direction positive side and is securely fixed by being pressed to the X axis direction positive side. Yes.
In the present embodiment, the state in which the optical system 35 is positioned at the wide-angle end is the same as the arrangement state (collapsed state) of the optical system 35 when the imaging apparatus 2 is not used. For this reason, the rod 183 can be reliably fixed when the imaging apparatus 2 is not used.
In FIGS. 19 to 21, the ring gear 180 is driven to rotate counterclockwise from an end in the clockwise direction when viewed from the positive side in the Y-axis direction. FIG. 19 shows a case where the ring gear 180 is positioned in the vicinity of the end portion in the clockwise direction when viewed from the Y axis direction positive side. FIG. 20 shows a case where the ring gear 180 is located at an intermediate position in the movable range. FIG. 21 shows a case where the ring gear 180 is positioned near the end portion in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the Y axis direction positive side.

In this case, the ring gear pin 181 fixed to the ring gear 180 is moved to the X axis direction negative side while being engaged with the first engagement hole 183e of the rod 183. As described with reference to FIG. 17, when the ring gear pin 181 is positioned in the first engagement hole 183 e, the crimping force of the crimp spring 186 does not act on the ring gear pin 181. In this case, the ring gear 180 rotates counterclockwise while engaging the ring gear pin 181 with the first engagement hole 183e of the rod 183, thereby driving the rod 183 toward the X axis negative side. Let Since the rod 183 is driven while engaging the guide grooves 183a and 183b with the guide pins 173a and 173b formed in the base 55, the rod 183 translates toward the negative side in the X-axis direction. A protrusion 65 of the third group frame unit 44 is fitted to the rod 183. Therefore, the third group frame unit 44 moves toward the X axis direction negative side in accordance with the movement of the rod 183.
In FIG. 22, the ring gear 180 is located at the end portion in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the Y axis direction positive side. In this case, the ring gear pin 181 fixed to the ring gear 180 is located at the negative end of the movable range in the X axis direction, and the X axis direction negative side of the second engagement hole 183f of the rod 183. Is engaged. As described with reference to FIG. 17, when the ring gear pin 181 is positioned on the X axis direction negative side of the second engagement hole 183f, the crimp spring 186 presses the rod 183 to the X axis direction negative side. . On the other hand, the protrusion 65 of the third group frame unit 44 that is inserted into the rod 183 and engages with the restriction portion 174 of the base 55 is in contact with the end portion 174b of the restriction portion 174 on the negative side in the X axis direction. Movement to the negative side is restricted. Therefore, when the optical system 35 is located at the telephoto end, the rod 183 is restricted from moving to the negative side in the X axis direction and is securely fixed by being pressed to the negative side in the X axis direction. Yes.
[4.4: 3 group frame unit]
A detailed configuration of the third group frame unit 44 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the third group frame unit 44. The third group frame unit 44 includes a shutter unit 60 that is provided on the second optical axis A2 and includes an exposure adjustment member St that performs a shutter operation and a diaphragm operation, a third lens group G3, and a third lens group G3 that are arranged on the Y axis. And a third group frame 62 that supports the shutter unit 60 and the image blur correction mechanism 61.
The details of the third lens group G3 have been described with reference to FIGS.
The shutter unit 60 is provided on the second optical axis A2 and includes a main body 201 having an exposure adjusting member St that is a diaphragm and a shutter for controlling the exposure amount and exposure time of the CCD 37 (see FIG. 9). A diaphragm actuator 202 that protrudes toward the negative side in the X-axis direction on the positive side in the Z-axis direction of 201, and a protrusion actuator 202 that protrudes toward the negative side in the X-axis direction on the negative side in the Z-axis direction of the main body 201. The shutter actuator 203 is mainly configured. The aperture actuator 202 and the shutter actuator 203 are provided apart from each other in the Z-axis direction with the second optical axis A2 interposed therebetween. The shutter unit 60 is fixed to the third group frame 62 with an image blur correction mechanism 61 described later interposed therebetween.
The image blur correction mechanism 61 holds the third lens group G3 and can move in the Z-axis direction (pitching direction) and the Y-axis direction (yaw direction) with respect to the third group frame 62, and the pitching movement An electric board 206 attached to the X axis direction positive side of the frame 205, a cap 207 attached to the pitching movement frame 205 from the X axis direction positive side of the electric board 206, and the pitching movement frame 205 can be moved in the Z axis direction. The yawing movement frame 208 that is held and movable in the Y-axis direction with respect to the third group frame 62 is mainly configured.

The pitching moving frame 205 is formed with a cylindrical portion 205c that holds the third lens group G3 at the center, and has a bearing 205a on the Y axis direction positive side and a detent 205b on the Y axis direction negative side. A pitching shaft 205c parallel to the Z-axis direction is inserted into the bearing 205a. Both ends of the pitching shaft 205c are supported by fixing portions 208a of a yawing movement frame 208 described later. The detent 205b engages with an engaging portion 208b of a yawing movement frame 208 described later so as to be movable in the Z-axis direction. Thereby, the pitching moving frame 205 is slidable in the direction along the pitching shaft 205c with respect to the yawing moving frame 208.
On the electric board 206, a coil 206a for driving the third lens group G3 in the Z-axis direction, a coil 206b for driving in the Y-axis direction, a Hall element 206c for detecting the Z-axis direction position of the third lens group G3, A hall element 206d for detecting the position in the Y-axis direction is provided. The coils 206a and 206b are integrally formed on the electric board 206 as a laminated coil, for example. The FPC 206e is attached to the electric board 206 and transmits signals between the coils 206a and 206b, the Hall elements 206c and 206c, and the main board 23 (see FIG. 3).

The cap 207 is attached to the positive side in the X-axis direction of the third lens group G3, and suppresses occurrence of flare, ghost, and the like. The cap 207 is attached so as to cover the cylindrical portion 205c of the pitching moving frame 205 with the electric substrate 206 interposed therebetween.
The yawing movement frame 208 is a member having an opening into which a cylindrical portion 205c holding the third lens group G3 and a cap 207 are inserted at the center, and supports both ends of the pitching shaft 205c on the Y axis direction positive side. On the Y axis direction negative side of the fixed portion 208a, an engaging portion 208b that engages with the detent 205b of the pitching moving frame 205 is formed. Thereby, the yawing movement frame 208 supports the pitching movement frame 205 so as to be slidable in the Z-axis direction. Further, a bearing 208c is formed on the positive side in the Z-axis direction, and a rotation stop 208d is formed on the negative side in the Z-axis direction on the surface on the positive side in the X-axis direction of the yawing movement frame 208. A yawing shaft 208e parallel to the Y-axis direction is inserted into the bearing 208c. Both ends of the yawing shaft 208e are supported by fixing portions 62a of the third group frame 62 described later. The rotation stopper 208d engages with an engagement portion 62b of a third group frame 62 described later so as to be movable in the Y-axis direction. Thereby, the yawing movement frame 208 is slidable in the direction along the yawing shaft 208e with respect to the third group frame 62.

The third group frame 62 is a member disposed on the positive side in the X-axis direction with respect to the yawing movement frame 208, and supports both ends of the yawing shaft 208e on the positive side in the Z-axis direction on the surface on the negative side in the X-axis direction. The engaging portion 62b that engages with the rotation stop 208d of the yawing movement frame 208 is formed on the Z axis direction negative side. Accordingly, the third group frame 62 supports the yawing movement frame 208 so as to be movable in the Y-axis direction.
A yoke 62d is press-fitted and fixed to the fitting portion 62g on the negative side in the Z-axis direction of the third group frame 62. The yoke 62d is a member having a U-shaped cross section perpendicular to the Y-axis, and a magnet 62c magnetized in two poles in the Z-axis direction is fixed inside. The yoke 62d is fixed so that the coil 206a and the magnet 62c of the electric board 206 face each other in the X-axis direction. Thereby, the electromagnetic actuator of a pitching direction is comprised. A yoke 62f is press-fitted and fixed to the fitting portion 62h on the Y axis direction negative side of the third group frame 62. The yoke 62f is a member having a U-shaped cross section perpendicular to the Z axis, and a magnet 62e magnetized with three poles in the Y axis direction is fixed inside. The yoke 62f is fixed so that the coil 206b of the electric board 206 and the magnet 62e face each other in the X-axis direction. Thus, an electromagnetic actuator in the yawing direction is configured.

With the above configuration, when a current is passed through the coil 206a of the electric board 206, the magnet 62c and the yoke 62d generate an electromagnetic force along the pitching direction (Z-axis direction). Similarly, when a current is passed through the coil 206b of the electric board 206, an electromagnetic force along the yawing direction (Y-axis direction) is generated by the magnet 62e and the yoke 62f.
As described above, in the image blur correction mechanism 61, the third lens group G3 is driven in two directions (Y-axis direction and Z-axis direction) orthogonal to the second optical axis A2 to perform image blur correction. It becomes possible.
On the Y axis direction negative side of the third group frame 62, a protruding portion 65 that protrudes to the Y axis direction negative side is formed. The protrusion 65 engages with the through hole 183c of the rod 183 (see FIG. 14). As a result, the third group frame 62 is driven from the rod unit 182 in the X-axis direction.
Further, the third group frame 62 includes a bearing portion 62i and a bearing portion at a corner portion on the Y axis direction positive side and the Z axis direction positive side, and a corner portion on the Y axis direction negative side and the Z axis direction negative side, respectively. 62j is formed. A third group guide pole 71 extending from the master flange unit 46 (see FIG. 9) along the X-axis direction is inserted into the bearing portion 62i. A third group guide pole 70 extending from the master flange unit 46 (see FIG. 9) along the X-axis direction is inserted into the bearing portion 62j. As a result, the third group frame 62 is movable in the X-axis direction along the third group guide poles 70 and 71.

Further, as described above, the image blur correction mechanism 61 is fixed to the third group frame 62, and the shutter unit 60 is attached from the negative side in the X-axis direction.
As described above, the third group frame unit 44 is integrally driven by the rod unit 182 in the X-axis direction and guided in the X-axis direction by the third group guide poles 70 and 71, so that the second light Move in a direction along axis A2.
[4.5: 4 group frame unit]
A detailed configuration of the fourth group frame unit 45 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the fourth group frame unit 45. The fourth group frame unit 45 holds the fourth lens group G4 and moves along the second optical axis A2 to perform a focus adjustment operation. In addition, the fourth group frame unit 45 is coupled by moving the first lens group G1 and the third lens group G3. The focus adjustment state shift caused by the change in image magnification is corrected.
The fourth group frame unit 45 mainly includes a fourth lens group G4, a fourth group frame 66 that holds the fourth lens group G4, and a sensor magnet 67 and a coil 68 that are fixed to the fourth group frame 66. .
The details of the fourth lens group G4 have been described with reference to FIGS.

The fourth group frame 66 has an opening 66a that holds the fourth lens group G4. The fourth lens group G4 is fixed to the opening 66a by adhesion or caulking.
The fourth group frame 66 includes a bearing portion 66b, a bearing portion 66c, and a corner portion on the Y axis direction positive side and the Z axis direction positive side, and a corner portion on the Y axis direction negative side and the Z axis direction negative side, respectively. Is formed. The bearing portion 66b is a cylindrical bearing that is long in the X-axis direction, and a fourth group guide pole 73 extending along the X-axis direction is inserted from the master flange unit 46 (see FIG. 9). A fourth group guide pole 72 extending from the master flange unit 46 (see FIG. 9) along the X-axis direction is inserted into the bearing portion 66c. Accordingly, the fourth group frame 66 is movable in the X-axis direction along the fourth group guide poles 73 and 72.
A sensor magnet 67 is fixed to the fourth group frame 66 so that its longitudinal direction is along the cylindrical bearing portion 66b. The sensor magnet 67 is multipolarly magnetized in the X-axis direction. The sensor magnet 67 is arranged to face the MR sensor 77 (see FIG. 9) of the master flange unit 46 in the Y-axis direction. Thus, when the sensor magnet 67 moves in the X-axis direction together with the fourth group frame 66, the MR sensor 77 detects a change in the surrounding magnetic field. Thereby, the position of the fourth group frame unit 45 is detected.

A coil 68 is bonded and fixed to the positive side of the fourth group frame 66 in the X-axis direction. An FPC 68 a is connected to the coil 68. The FPC 68a electrically connects the coil 68 and the main board 23 (see FIG. 3).
The coil 68 is penetrated by a part of a U-shaped main yoke 76a whose cross section perpendicular to the Z-axis is fixed to the master flange unit 46 described later. A magnet 76b is fixed to the other part of the main yoke 76a. Further, the open end on the negative side in the X-axis direction of the main yoke 76a is closed by the side yoke 76c while passing through the coil 68. The magnetic member 76 constituted by the main yoke 76a, the magnet 76b and the side yoke 76c and the coil 68 constitute a voice coil type linear motor. Thus, when a current is passed through the coil 68, a driving force in the X-axis direction is generated in the coil 68, and the fourth group frame unit 45 that fixes the coil 68 and the coil 68 is driven in the X-axis direction.
As described above, the fourth group frame unit 45 is driven in the X-axis direction by the voice coil type linear motor and is guided in the X-axis direction by the fourth group guide poles 73 and 72. Move in a direction along axis A2.
Here, the case where the fourth group frame unit 45 is driven using a linear motor has been described, but the fourth group frame unit 45 may be driven by another motor, for example, a stepping motor.
[4.6: Master flange unit]
A detailed configuration of the master flange unit 46 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of the master flange unit 46. The master flange unit 46 is a member that, together with the base unit 43, constitutes the housing of the lens barrel 31, and is fixed in the X-axis direction of the base 55 by screws or the like.
A magnetic member 76 constituting a magnetic circuit is fixed to the master flange unit 46 together with the coil 68 of the fourth group frame unit 45. Specifically, the magnetic member 76 is fixed by press-fitting and fixing a press-fitting protrusion 76 d of the main yoke 76 a constituting the magnetic member 76 into a fitting portion (not shown) of the master flange unit 46. A magnet 76b is fixed to the inner side surface of the main yoke 76a on the Y axis direction negative side by bonding or the like. Further, the coil 68 of the fourth group frame unit 45 is penetrated through the main yoke 76a, and a side yoke 76c is formed at the open end of the main yoke 76a on the negative side in the X-axis direction. It is fixed.
A fitting portion 75f for attaching the MR sensor 77 (see FIG. 9) is formed on the surface of the master flange unit 46 on the Y axis direction positive side. A part of the fitting portion 75f has a through portion 75g penetrating the inside of the master flange unit 46. The MR sensor 77 is fixed to the fitting portion 75f, and is connected to the sensor magnet 67 (see FIG. 24) of the fourth group frame unit 45 located inside the master flange unit 46 via the through portion 75g. Opposite to. An FPC (not shown) is connected to the MR sensor 77, and is electrically connected to the main board 23 (see FIG. 3) via the FPC.

At the corners of the master flange unit 46 on the Y axis direction positive side and the Z axis direction positive side, cylindrical guide pole support portions 75b and 75c adjacent to the Z axis direction are formed. The guide pole support portion 75b located on the Z axis direction positive side supports the end portion of the third group guide pole 71 on the X axis direction positive side. The guide pole support portion 75 c located on the negative side in the Z-axis direction supports the end portion on the positive side in the X-axis direction of the fourth group guide pole 73. Further, cylindrical guide pole support portions 75d and 75e that are adjacent to each other in the Z-axis direction are formed at the corners on the Y-axis direction negative side and the Z-axis direction negative side of the master flange unit 46. The guide pole support portion 75d located on the positive side in the Z-axis direction supports the end portion on the positive side in the X-axis direction of the fourth group guide pole 72. The guide pole support portion 75e located on the negative side in the Z-axis direction supports the end portion on the positive side in the X-axis direction of the third group guide pole 70. Further, the end of each guide pole 70 to 73 on the negative side in the X-axis direction is fixed to the second group frame unit 42.
[4.7: Operation of lens barrel]
The operation of each part of the lens barrel 31 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the lens barrel 31 on a plane including the first optical axis A1 and the second optical axis A2. In FIG. 26, for convenience of explanation, members that are not located on a plane including the first optical axis A1 and the second optical axis A2 are also shown. Further, for the convenience of explanation, a configuration necessary for the explanation is mainly shown. 26A shows a case where the optical system 35 is located on the wide angle side, and FIG. 26B shows a case where the optical system 35 is located at a normal position which is an intermediate position between the wide angle end and the telephoto end. c) shows a case where the optical system 35 is located at the telephoto end.

Hereinafter, the operation of each part when the optical system 35 is zoomed from the wide-angle side to the telephoto side will be described.
First, when the motor unit 32 operates, the drive gear 53 is driven. The drive gear 53 meshes with the drive frame 51 of the first group frame unit 41 and the ring gear 180 of the base unit 43, and the rotational drive of the drive gear 53 rotates the drive frame 51 and the ring gear 180.
When the drive frame 51 is driven to rotate, the first group frame unit 41 configured as described above operates, and the first lens group G1 held thereby moves to the Y axis direction positive side.
When the ring gear 180 is rotationally driven, the drive is converted into a translational motion of the rod unit 182 toward the negative side in the X-axis direction. The protrusion 65 of the third group frame unit 44 is engaged with the rod unit 182. For this reason, the third group frame unit 44 translates in the X axis direction negative side together with the rod unit 182.
As shown in FIG. 26A, when the optical system 35 is positioned on the wide-angle side, the third group frame unit 44 has a part of the first group frame unit 41 on the positive side in the X-axis direction and Y. It arrange | positions so that it may oppose to an axial direction. Specifically, a part of the third group frame unit 44 is arranged so as to face a part on the positive side in the X-axis direction of the fixed frame 52 in the Y-axis direction.

As shown in FIG. 26B, when the optical system 35 moves to the telephoto side, the first group frame 50 and the drive frame 51 move to the Y axis direction positive side, and the third group is formed in the space created by the movement. The frame unit 44 enters from the X axis direction positive side.
Further, as shown in FIG. 26C, when the optical system 35 is located at the telephoto end, the third group frame unit 44 is closest to the second group frame unit 42 in the movable range in the X-axis direction. Move to position.
Here, the positional relationship between the second group frame unit 42 and the third group frame unit 44 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the second group frame unit 42 and the shutter unit 60 of the third group frame unit 44 when the optical system 35 is located at the wide angle end. FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship between the second group frame unit 42 and the shutter unit 60 of the third group frame unit 44 when the optical system is located at the telephoto end. FIG. 29 is a plan view seen from the Y axis direction positive side showing the positional relationship between the second group frame unit 42 and the shutter unit 60 of the third group frame unit 44 when the optical system is located at the telephoto end.
As shown in FIG. 27, the second group frame unit 42 is formed with a concave space 166 and a concave space 167 toward the X axis direction positive side, that is, toward the third group frame unit 44 side. The recessed space 166 and the recessed space 167 are positions facing the diaphragm actuator 202 and the shutter actuator 203 provided so as to protrude from the third group frame unit 44 to the X axis direction negative side, respectively, in the X axis direction. Is formed. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 28, when the optical system 35 moves to the telephoto side and the shutter unit 60 moves to the position closest to the second group frame unit 42 side, the diaphragm actuator 202 fits into the recessed space 166, The shutter actuator 203 fits into the recessed space 167.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29, the aperture actuator 202 and the shutter actuator 203 are spaced apart from each other in the Z-axis direction with the second optical axis A2 interposed therebetween. Greater than the width in the Z-axis direction. For this reason, when the shutter unit 60 moves to a position closest to the second group frame unit 42 side, the second group frame 150 fits in the Z-axis direction intermediate portion between the aperture actuator 202 and the shutter actuator 203.
Since the second group frame unit 42 and the third group frame unit 44 are configured as described above, the movable range in the X-axis direction of the third lens group G3 can be increased. That is, the maximum distance in the X-axis direction between the third lens group G3 and the CCD 37 can be increased while the lens barrel 31 is compactly formed in the X-axis direction.
By the cooperation of the first group frame unit 41 and the third group frame unit 44 described above, the optical system 35 changes the imaging magnification on the CCD 37 (see FIG. 26). The fourth group frame unit 45 corrects the shift of the focus adjustment state caused by the change in the imaging magnification. The correction is performed by driving the fourth group frame unit 45 in the X-axis direction by a voice coil type linear motor constituted by the coil 68 of the fourth group frame unit 45 and the magnetic member 76 of the master flange unit 46 ( (See FIG. 24).

As shown in FIG. 26, the motor unit 32 is arranged on the negative side in the X-axis direction of the second group frame unit 42 using a space 195 formed on the negative side in the Y axis direction of the first group frame unit 41. ing. Thereby, the members constituting the optical system 35 are not arranged, and it is possible to arrange the members constituting the imaging device 2 by effectively using the space that does not affect the optical system 35, and the space utilization Efficiency can be improved.
<5: Effect>
[5.1]
The imaging apparatus 2 includes a multi-stage collapsible first group frame unit 41 that can be extended and retracted in multiple stages in the first optical axis A1 direction. Furthermore, a bending optical system is adopted as the optical system 35. Therefore, it is possible to increase the optical path length from the first lens group G1 to the CCD 37 while configuring the imaging device 2 in a compact manner, and it is possible to configure a zoom lens system with a high magnification.
[5.2]
In the imaging device 2, the first lens group G1 and the third lens group G3 change the relative positions on the optical path with respect to the CCD 37. Therefore, it is possible to configure a zoom lens system with higher optical performance.

[5.3]
The drive frame 51 is driven to rotate around the first optical axis A1 by the zoom motor 36, thereby moving in the direction along the first optical axis A1 with respect to the second group frame unit including the prism L5. Further, the first group frame 50 moves in the direction along the first optical axis A <b> 1 with respect to the drive frame 51 by driving the drive frame 51. In the imaging device 2, the driving force from the zoom motor 36 is transmitted to the first group frame 50 via the drive frame 51. For this reason, a special motor for driving the first group frame 50 is unnecessary, and the imaging apparatus 2 can be configured more simply.
[5.4]
The fixed frame 52 of the first group frame unit 41 is directly fixed to the second group frame unit 42 that fixes the prism L5. The fixed frame 52 supports the first group frame 50 and the drive frame 51 so as to be movable in the direction of the first optical axis A1. Therefore, positioning of the first lens group G1 with respect to the prism L5, particularly positioning in a direction orthogonal to the first optical axis A1, can be performed with high accuracy.
[5.5]
In the imaging device 2, the drive frame 51 is disposed on the inner peripheral side of the fixed frame 52, and the first group frame 50 is disposed on the inner peripheral side of the drive frame 51. The drive frame 51 is movable in the first optical axis A1 direction while engaging the cam pins 111a to 111c with the cam grooves 128a to 128c of the fixed frame 52. The first group frame 50 engages the cam pins 104a to 104c with the cam grooves 128a to 128c of the drive frame 51, and further engages the front end portions 107a and 107b with the rectilinear grooves 129a and 129b in the direction of the first optical axis A1. It is movable. In particular, since the front end portions 107a and 107b are engaged with the rectilinear grooves 129a and 129b and go straight, the rotation of the first group frame 50 around the first optical axis A1 is prevented. For this reason, in the imaging device 2, it is not necessary to provide a rectilinear frame for moving the first group frame 50 straight, and the imaging device 2 can be configured more simply.

[5.6]
In the fixed frame 52, the extension portions 126a and 126b are provided only on the X axis direction negative side of the cylindrical portion 125. Therefore, as described with reference to FIG. 26, the third group frame unit 44 can move in the X-axis direction without interfering with the fixed frame 52.
[5.7]
The imaging apparatus 2 includes a third group moving mechanism 57 that moves the third group frame unit 44 that holds the third lens group G3 in the direction along the second optical axis A2. The first group frame unit 41 and the third group moving mechanism 57 are functionally connected via a drive gear 53 driven by the zoom motor 36. Therefore, a mechanism for driving the first group frame unit 41 and the third group moving mechanism 57 is not required, and the imaging device 2 can be configured more simply. This also leads to noise reduction of the imaging device 2. Furthermore, since both the ring gear 112 of the drive frame 51 of the first group frame unit 41 and the ring gear 180 of the third group moving mechanism 57 are driven by being engaged with the drive gear 53, the first group frame unit 41 can be easily operated. And the operation of the third group moving mechanism 57 can be linked.
[5.8]
The third group moving mechanism 57 is engaged with the ring gear 180 and the ring gear pin 181 which are engaged with the ring gear 180 and the ring gear pin 181 that convert the rotational drive from the zoom motor 36 into the drive along the second optical axis A2. And a rod unit 182 that moves in a direction along the optical axis A2. Therefore, a first group frame unit 41 that moves the first lens group G1 in the direction along the first optical axis A1, and a third group that moves the third lens group G3 in the direction along the second optical axis A2. The moving mechanism 57 can be driven by the same driving means.

[5.9]
In the imaging device 2, an elastic coupling mechanism that elastically couples the ring gear 180 and the rod 183 is configured by the crimp spring 186, the spring pin 187, and the crimp spring restriction pin 185. The elastic coupling mechanism presses the rod 183 toward the X axis direction positive side when the rod 183 is positioned at the end on the X axis direction positive side. Further, when the rod 183 is positioned at the end on the X axis direction negative side, the rod 183 is pressed toward the X axis direction negative side. Thereby, rattling of the third group frame unit 44 that moves integrally with the rod 183 and the rod 183 can be prevented. In particular, it is possible to prevent rattling of the third group frame unit 44 when the optical system is located at the wide-angle end or the telephoto end or when the imaging apparatus is not in use (collapsed state).
[5.10]
One ends of the third group guide poles 70 and 71 for guiding the movement of the third group frame unit 44 in the X-axis direction are fixed to the second group frame unit 42 including the second lens group G2. Therefore, positioning of the third group frame unit 44 with respect to the second group frame unit 42, in particular, positioning in the direction orthogonal to the second optical axis A2 can be performed with high accuracy.
[5.11]
As shown in FIG. 26, a part of the motor unit 32 is disposed in a space opposite to the third group frame unit 44 with the reflection surface L5a of the prism L5 interposed therebetween. For this reason, the member which comprises the optical system 35 is not arrange | positioned, It becomes possible to arrange | position the member which comprises the imaging device 2, using the space which does not affect the optical system 35 effectively, and space utilization Efficiency can be improved.

[5.12]
In the shutter unit 60, an aperture actuator 202 and a shutter actuator 203 are formed so as to protrude toward the second group frame unit 42 side. The second group frame 150 of the second group frame unit 42 is fitted into the intermediate portion in the Z-axis direction between the aperture actuator 202 and the shutter actuator 203 when the shutter unit 60 and the second group frame unit 42 are close to each other. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the dimension of the imaging device 2 in the direction along the second optical axis.
[5.13]
In the second group frame unit 42, the sixth lens L6 and the seventh lens L7 are supported on the X axis direction negative side by fixing the opening member 159 to the second group frame 150. The opening member 159 blocks unnecessary light traveling in an unnecessary direction out of light emitted from the seventh lens L7, and supports the sixth lens L6 and the seventh lens L7 on the X axis direction negative side. For this reason, the structural member of the imaging device 2 can be reduced and the effect of cost reduction can be produced.
[5.14]
Since the digital camera 1 includes the imaging device 2, the effects of the imaging device 2 can be achieved.

[5.15]
In the digital camera 1, when imaging is performed so that the vertical direction of the subject is aligned with the vertical direction of the short side of the captured subject image, the direction along the second optical axis A2 substantially matches the horizontal direction. . For this reason, in the digital camera 1, in the normal imaging state in which imaging is performed so that the vertical direction of the subject is aligned with the vertical direction of the short side of the captured subject image, the longitudinal direction of the digital camera 1 is made to coincide with the horizontal direction. It becomes possible to perform imaging. In addition, the vertical dimension in the normal imaging state can be reduced as compared with a digital camera that performs imaging by aligning the short direction of the digital camera in the horizontal direction in the normal imaging state.
[5.16]
In the digital camera 1, the direction along the second optical axis A <b> 2 is substantially parallel to the long side direction of the image display unit 18. The long side direction of the image display unit 18 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the exterior unit 11. For this reason, in a normal shooting state in which imaging is performed with the long side direction of the image display unit 18 aligned with the substantially horizontal direction, it is possible to perform imaging with the longitudinal direction of the exterior unit 11 aligned with the approximately horizontal direction. In addition, the size of the image display unit 18 in the short side direction can be reduced as compared with a digital camera in which the direction along the second optical axis A2 is substantially parallel to the short side direction of the image display unit 18. .

[5.17]
In the digital camera 1, a grip portion 12 is formed on the X axis direction positive side. For this reason, it is possible to ensure the distance in the X-axis direction between the grip portion 12 and the first group frame unit 41 arranged on the X-axis direction negative side of the digital camera 1. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first lens group G1 from being caught during photographing.
[5.18]
In the digital camera 1, the first group frame unit 41 protrudes from the exterior 11 to the subject side (Y axis direction positive side) during shooting. Fingering to the first lens group G1 can be prevented during shooting.
[5.19]
The digital camera 1 includes an image blur correction mechanism 61. For this reason, higher quality imaging can be performed.
[5.20]
The Z-axis direction width (Wz) of the imaging device 2 is formed larger than the Y-axis direction width (Wy). For this reason, it is possible to reduce the thickness of the digital camera 1 in the direction along the first optical axis A1.
<6: Others>
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of invention.

[6.1]
The appearance and configuration of the digital camera 1 and the main body 3 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 in the above embodiment are not limited to those described.
For example, the members constituting the digital camera 1 and the arrangement thereof are not limited to those described above.
For example, the appearance and configuration of the digital camera may be as shown in FIG. In FIG. 30, the same parts as those described in FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
FIG. 30A shows the external appearance of the digital camera 211 on the positive side in the Y-axis direction. The digital camera 211 includes the above-described imaging device 2, a main body part 213 having an exterior part 214 having a rectangular parallelepiped appearance, and an image display part 228 connected to the exterior part 214 by a connection mechanism 212.
The image display unit 228 is attached by a coupling mechanism 212 so as to be rotatable about an axis extending in the X-axis direction, and can be folded on the Y-axis direction positive side and the Y-axis direction negative side of the exterior unit 214. In addition, the image display unit 228 includes a liquid crystal unit 228a for displaying an image on a surface facing the Y axis direction negative side in a state of being folded to the Y axis direction negative side of the exterior unit 214. In other words, in the image display unit 228, the liquid crystal unit 228a is disposed on a surface facing the Y axis direction positive side in a state of being folded to the Y axis direction positive side. Accordingly, when the digital camera 211 is not used, the image display unit 228 can be folded to the Y axis direction negative side of the exterior unit 214, and the liquid crystal unit 228a can be protected when the digital camera 211 is not used. . Further, when the digital camera 211 is used, the image display unit 228 can be folded to the Y axis direction positive side of the exterior unit 214, and an image captured by the liquid crystal unit 228a facing the Y axis direction positive side in this state can be visually recognized. It becomes possible to do.

The Z-axis direction dimension Wz1 of the image display unit 228 is substantially the same as the Z-axis direction dimension Wz2 of the exterior part 214, and the X-axis direction dimension Wx1 of the imaging device 2 that protrudes from the exterior part 214 to the Y axis direction positive side. It is substantially the same as the dimension Wx2 in the X-axis direction from the X-axis direction positive end to the X-axis positive side end of the exterior 214. For this reason, when the image display unit 228 is folded to the Y axis direction positive side of the exterior part 214, the image display part 228 does not protrude in the X axis direction or the Z axis direction of the exterior part 214.
FIG. 30B is a perspective view showing a state in which the image display unit 228 is folded to the Y axis direction positive side of the exterior part 214 and the members disposed on the X axis direction negative side inside the exterior part 214. is there.
As shown in FIG. 30B, the Y-axis direction dimension Wy1 of the image display unit 228 is substantially the same as the Y-axis direction dimension Wy2 of the fixed frame 52 of the imaging device 2 protruding from the exterior unit 214. Therefore, in a state where the image display unit 228 is folded to the Y axis direction positive side of the exterior unit 214, the end of the fixed frame 52 on the Y axis direction positive side and the surface of the image display unit 228 on the Y axis direction positive side The positions in the Y-axis direction are almost the same. Similarly to the case illustrated in FIG. 3B, the imaging device 2, the main substrate 23, the battery 22, and the memory card 24 are disposed inside the exterior portion 214.

FIG. 30C is a perspective view showing members arranged on the Y axis direction positive side inside the exterior portion 214. As shown in FIG. 3A, the strobe 15, the main capacitor 20, the sub board 21, the imaging device 2, and the battery 22 are disposed in the exterior part 214.
[6.2]
The configuration of the optical system 35 is not limited to the configuration described. For example, each lens group G1 to G5 may be realized by a combination of other lenses.
[6.3]
The configuration of the first group frame unit 41 is not limited to the configuration described. For example, cam pins and cam grooves formed in the first group frame 50, the drive frame 51, and the fixed frame 52 may be realized by other configurations as long as they perform the same function.
[6.4]
The configuration of the second group frame unit 42 is not limited to the configuration described. For example, the second group frame 150 may have another structure as long as it can hold the second lens group G2.
[6.5]
(6.5.1: Overview)
The configuration of the third group moving mechanism 57 and its peripheral members are not limited to the configurations described. For example, the structure demonstrated using FIGS. 31-37 may be sufficient.

More specifically, the third group moving mechanism 301 shown in FIG. 31 includes a link 305 that is rotatably connected to a ring gear 303, and a link pin 309 provided on the link 305 includes three links of the third group frame unit 315. The structure is characterized by engaging with the group frame 317. In the lens barrel 300 shown in FIG. 31, an elastic member 311 such as a spring is disposed between the third group frame unit 315 and the master flange unit 46, and the elastic member 311 masters the third group frame unit 315. It is characterized in that it is urged away from the flange unit 46.
Hereinafter, these features will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In addition, below, the same name is attached | subjected with respect to the member which has the same function as having demonstrated in the said embodiment, While omitting description about the same structure, the description about a different structure is added.
(6.5.2: Configuration)
A third group moving mechanism 301 shown in FIG. 31 mainly includes a ring gear 303, a link 305, a gear pin 307, and a link pin 309. The ring gear 303 is a member that transmits rotational driving transmitted from the motor unit 32 via the drive gear 53, and is a plate-like member having teeth formed in an arc shape on the outer periphery so as to mesh with the drive gear 53. is there. The link 305 is an oval member, and one end side is rotatably connected to the ring gear 303 by a link pin 309. The gear pin 309 is fixed to the other end side of the link 305, and includes a head portion 309a projecting to the Y axis direction positive side and a leg portion 309b penetrating the link 305.

A link groove 323 extending in the X-axis direction is formed on the back surface 325 of the base 321. In the link groove 323, a leg portion 309b of a link pin 309 protruding to the Y axis direction negative side of the link 305 is accommodated.
A fitting hole 313 extending toward the Y axis direction positive side is formed on the side surface of the third group frame 317 on the Y axis direction negative side. The head 309a of the link pin 309 is inserted into the fitting hole 313 from the Y axis direction negative side and is fitted so as to be rotatable.
Third group guide poles 70 and 71 that are fixed to the master flange unit 46 and extend in the X-axis direction are inserted into the third group frame 317. Thereby, the operation of the third group frame 317 is restricted in the direction along the third group guide poles 70 and 71, that is, the X-axis direction.
With the above configuration, when the ring gear 303 is driven via the drive gear 53, the drive is transmitted to the third group frame 317 via the link 305 and the link pin 309. The operation of the third group frame 317 is restricted by the guide poles 70 and 71. For this reason, the third group frame 317 is driven in the X-axis direction by the drive transmitted to the third group frame 317.
An elastic member 311 such as a spring is arranged between the third group frame unit 315 and the master flange unit 46. Specifically, the elastic member 311 is inserted through the third group guide pole 70 fixed to the master flange unit 46, and the third group frame unit 315 is further inserted through the third group guide pole 70. As a result, the third group frame unit 315 is biased in a direction away from the master flange unit 46, that is, in the X axis direction negative side. On the other hand, the X-axis direction position of the third group frame unit 315 is regulated by the link pin 309, and the urging force of the elastic member 311 acts to press the link pin 309 to the negative side in the X-axis direction. Thereby, rattling in the X-axis direction of the third group frame unit 315 is suppressed.

(6.5.3: Assembly method)
An assembly method (manufacturing method) of the lens barrel 300 (see FIG. 31) will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 32 is a view for explaining assembly of the master flange unit 46, the third group guide poles 70 and 71, and the fourth group guide poles 72 and 73, the fourth group frame unit 45, and the elastic member 311. As shown in FIG. 32, the guide poles 70 to 73 are press-fitted and fixed to the guide pole support portions 75 b to 75 d provided on the master flange unit 46. Further, the fourth group frame unit 45 is inserted into the fourth group guide poles 72 and 73. A coiled elastic member 311 is inserted through the third group guide pole 70. The fourth group frame unit 45 is formed so as not to interfere with the elastic member 311.
Next, as shown in FIG. 33, the ring gear 303, the link 305, the gear pin 307, and the link pin 309 are arranged with respect to the base 321.
At this time, the ring gear 303 and the link 305 may be connected in advance by the gear pin 307, or may be connected by the gear pin 307 after being arranged separately. The gear pin 307 is attached so that the leg portion penetrates the link 305 and is fixed to the ring gear 303. Thereby, the link 305 is fixed to the ring gear 303 so as to be rotatable.

Further, when the link pin 309 is arranged, the link pin 309 may be fixed to the link 305 in advance, or may be fixed after the link 305 is attached to the ring gear 303. The link pin 309 is disposed with respect to the base 321 so that the leg portion 309b of the link pin 309 is accommodated in the link groove 323.
Furthermore, the motor unit 32, the second group frame unit 329, and the first group frame unit 41 (see FIG. 31) are attached to the base 321 from the Y axis direction positive side. At this time, the first group frame unit 41 is fixed to the second group frame unit 329 holding the prism L5.
Next, as shown in FIG. 34, the third group frame unit 315 is attached to the base 321 from the Y axis direction positive side. At this time, attachment is performed so that the head portion 309 a of the link pin 309 is fitted into the fitting hole 313 formed in the third group frame 317.
Next, as shown in FIG. 35, the assembly 314 of the master flange unit 46, the guide poles 70 to 73, the fourth group frame unit 45, and the elastic member 311 described in FIG. The assembly 314 is attached to the base 321 from a direction orthogonal to the attachment direction of the third group frame unit 315, that is, from the X axis direction positive side.

When the assembly 314 is attached, the third group guide poles 70 and 71 are inserted into the bearing portion that is the X-axis direction hole formed in the third group frame 317. Further, the X-axis direction negative side ends of the third group guide poles 70 and 71 and the fourth group guide poles 72 and 73 are inserted and fixed in a fixing portion which is an X-axis direction hole formed in the second group frame unit 329. .
When the third group guide poles 70 and 71 are inserted into the third group frame 317, the third group frame unit 315 is positioned on a plane orthogonal to the X axis. Specifically, the position of the bearing portion of the third group frame 317 needs to be held at a position corresponding to the third group guide poles 70 and 71. In this regard, positioning may be performed by chucking the third group frame unit 315. Further, a plurality of positioning pin insertion holes are provided in the base 321, and the third group frame unit 315 is positioned at a predetermined position by the positioning pins inserted from the insertion holes. After insertion, assembly may be performed by a process of removing the pin.
As shown in FIG. 35, when the third group guide poles 70 and 71 are inserted into the third group frame 317, the third group frame unit 315 is arranged close to the second group frame unit 329 side. Is desirable. Accordingly, when the assembly 314 is attached, for example, the third group guide poles 70 and 71 and the elastic member 311 press the third group frame unit 315 to the X axis direction negative side (second group frame unit 329 side), and the third group frame unit. It is possible to prevent 315 from colliding with the second group frame unit 329 side.

34 and 35, the motor unit 32 is omitted.
The mounting of the motor unit 32 and the first group frame unit 41 (see FIG. 31) described with reference to FIG. 33 is not limited to the above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, first, after arranging the ring gear 303, the link 305, the gear pin 307, and the link pin 309 with respect to the base 321, the second group frame unit 329 from the Y axis direction positive side. Install. Next, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the third group frame unit 315 and the assembly 314 are attached. Finally, the motor unit 32 and the first group frame unit 41 are attached.
When attaching the first group frame unit 41, the first group frame unit 41 may be attached to the second group frame unit 329 from the Y axis direction positive side with the fixed frame 52 supporting both ends of the drive gear 53. The first group frame unit 41 may be directly attached to the base 321 instead of the second group frame unit 329.
The motor unit 32 may be attached so as to mesh with the drive gear 53 from the negative side in the X-axis direction of the lens barrel 300 after the lens barrel 300 is assembled.
(6.5.4: Operation)
The operation of the third group moving mechanism 301 will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 36 shows the arrangement of the third group moving mechanism 301 when the optical system is located on the wide angle side (Wide position). FIG. 37 shows the arrangement of the third group moving mechanism 301 when the optical system is located on the telephoto side (Tele position).
When the third group moving mechanism 301 is in the state shown in FIG. 36, when the drive gear 53 is rotationally driven clockwise as viewed from the Y axis direction positive side by the motor unit 32 (not shown), the drive gear 53 The meshing ring gear 303 is driven to rotate counterclockwise around the ring gear shaft 326. Thereby, in the ring gear 303, the link 305 fixed to the Z-axis direction negative side of the ring gear shaft 326 is driven to the X-axis direction negative side. The link pin 309 fixed to the link 305 is rotatably inserted into the fitting hole 313 (see FIG. 31) of the third group frame unit 315 guided in the X-axis direction by the guide poles 70 and 71. For this reason, when the link 305 is driven to the X axis direction negative side, the link pin 309 and the third group frame unit 315 move linearly along the X axis direction.
In this way, the third group moving mechanism 301 moves as shown in FIG.
(6.5.4: Effect)
(1)
The third group moving mechanism 301 includes a link 305 rotatably connected to the ring gear 303, and a link pin 309 provided on the link 305 engages with the third group frame 317 of the third group frame unit 315. The operation of the third group frame 317 is restricted in the X-axis direction.

When the third group moving mechanism 301 operates, the link pin 309 rotates with the fitting hole 313 of the third group frame 317 and forms an even pair. In the third group moving mechanism 57 (see FIG. 11) shown in the above embodiment, the link pin 309 and the fitting hole 313 in the third group moving mechanism 301 are compared with the area where the base 55 and the rod unit 182 are in contact with each other during sliding. Since the area in contact with is smaller, the sliding load can be reduced. As a result, the driving force from the motor unit 32 can be efficiently transmitted to the third group frame unit 315. Further, the third group frame moving mechanism 301 is further simplified, and the lens barrel 300 can be further downsized.
(2)
An elastic member 311 is disposed between the third group frame 317 and the master flange unit 46. The elastic member 311 biases the third group frame unit 315 in a direction away from the master flange unit 46 (X-axis direction negative side). On the other hand, the position of the third group frame unit 315 in the X-axis direction is also restricted by the link pin 309 that engages with the third group frame 317. Therefore, for example, even if there is an error in the dimensions of the fitting hole 313 formed in the third group frame 317 and the link pin 309, the position of the third group frame unit 315 is positive in the X-axis direction of the link pin 309. It is surely defined by the position of the side end. For this reason, it is possible to suppress rattling of the third group frame unit 315 when the third group frame unit 315 is driven or when the digital camera including the lens barrel 300 is carried.

Further, it is possible to obtain the same effect with a simple configuration as compared with the third group moving mechanism 57, which facilitates assembling and realizes cost reduction.
(3)
In assembling the lens barrel 300, the third group moving mechanism 301 and the third group frame unit 315 are attached to the base 321 from the Y axis direction positive side. Furthermore, the master flange unit 46 that fixes the guide poles 70 to 73 is attached to the base 321 from the positive side in the X-axis direction orthogonal to the Y-axis direction.
An assembly process different from the present invention, for example, after the third group frame unit 315 is assembled to the assembly of the master flange unit 46, the guide poles 70 to 73 and the fourth group frame unit 45, the assembly is moved to the X axis direction positive side. In the case of adopting the step of disposing from the base 321 to the base 321, the third group frame unit 315 and the link pin 309 interfere with each other, and assembly is impossible. In addition, it is conceivable to design a coupling mechanism between the link 305 and the third group frame unit 315 so that the assembly can be assembled from the positive side in the X-axis direction. Assembling becomes difficult, and the cost increases and the size increases.
Accordingly, as in the present invention, the third group frame unit 315 guided by the guide poles 70 and 71 is attached by a separate process from a direction different from the attachment of the guide poles 70 and 71, and in particular, the third group frame unit 315. It is possible to facilitate the mounting process when mounting the lens barrel 309 to the link pin 309 and improve the assemblability of the lens barrel 300. In addition, since the coupling mechanism between the link 305 and the third group frame unit 315 can be realized with a simple configuration, the lens barrel 300 can be reduced in size.

(4)
In the lens barrel 300, the first group frame unit 41 is assembled with the second group frame unit 329 as a reference. Specifically, the first group frame unit 41 is fixed on the upper end surface in the Y-axis direction of the second group frame unit 329. The third group frame unit 315, the fourth group frame unit 45, and the master flange unit 46 are also assembled with the second group frame unit 329 as a reference. Specifically, the master flange unit 46, the third group frame unit 315, and the fourth group frame unit 45 are attached to the respective guide poles 70 to 73, and the respective guide poles 70 to 73 are connected to the second group frame unit 329. Fixed to.
In general, in an imaging apparatus, it is required to accurately assemble the position and inclination of each lens with respect to an imaging means such as a CCD. In the conventional bending optical system, the lens closer to the subject than the bending means such as a prism is assembled integrally with the bending means. For this reason, in the conventional apparatus, assembling is performed so as to ensure the relative positional accuracy between the unit including the lens and the bending unit as a unit and the imaging unit.
On the other hand, in the present invention, since the first lens group G1 located on the subject side of the prism L5 moves in the direction of the first optical axis A1, the lens and the bending means are positioned as a unit with the imaging means as in the prior art. Is difficult.

However, in the present invention, since the optical systems on the incident side and the outgoing side are arranged with the second group frame unit 329 holding the prism L5 as a reference, the entire optical system can be assembled with high accuracy.
(6.5.5: Others)
(1)
In the lens barrel 300, it has been described that the elastic member 311 is disposed between the third group frame unit 315 and the master flange unit 46. However, the elastic member 311 may be disposed between the third group frame unit 315 and the second group frame unit 329.
(2)
The leg portion 309b of the link pin 309 may engage with the link groove 323 and slide linearly. In this case, the operation of the link pin 309 is restricted by the link groove 323 extending in the X-axis direction, and accordingly, the operation of the third group frame unit 315 can be restricted in the X-axis direction. In the above embodiment, the link groove 323 accommodates the leg portion 309b of the link pin 309. However, when the leg portion 309b does not protrude to the Y axis direction negative side of the link 305, the link groove 323 is formed. It does not have to be done.

(3)
In the lens barrel 300, the link pin 309 is fixed to the third group moving mechanism 301, and the third group frame 317 is described with the fitting hole 313 into which the link pin 309 is fitted. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the third group frame 317 is formed with a protrusion extending on the Y axis direction negative side, and the protrusion is fitted into a fitting hole formed in the link 305. It may be a simple configuration.

  The imaging apparatus and camera according to the present invention are useful in a field in which both realization of a high-magnification zoom lens system and realization of downsizing of the apparatus are required.

Perspective view showing the appearance of a digital camera Perspective view showing the appearance of a digital camera Perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the main body Assembly perspective view of imaging device Illustration showing the configuration of the optical system (wide-angle end) Illustration showing the configuration of the optical system (wide-angle end) Illustration showing the configuration of the optical system (telephoto end) Illustration showing the configuration of the optical system (telephoto end) Exploded perspective view of imaging device Exploded perspective view of first group frame unit Exploded perspective view of base unit Exploded perspective view of second group frame unit Sectional view of second group frame unit Exploded perspective view of rod unit Assembly perspective view of rod unit The perspective view which shows the assembly state of a 3 group frame unit and a base unit Explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of 3 group moving mechanism Explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of 3 group moving mechanism (wide angle end) Explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of 3 group moving mechanism (wide angle side) Explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of 3 group moving mechanism (normal position) Explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of 3 group moving mechanism (telephoto side) Explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of 3 group moving mechanism (telephoto end) Exploded perspective view of third group frame unit Exploded perspective view of 4 group frame unit Exploded perspective view of master flange unit Explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of a lens-barrel Explanatory drawing explaining the positional relationship between the second group frame unit and the third group frame unit Explanatory drawing explaining the positional relationship between the second group frame unit and the third group frame unit Explanatory drawing explaining the positional relationship between the second group frame unit and the third group frame unit Front view and perspective view showing external appearance and configuration of digital camera as modification Exploded perspective view of a lens barrel as a modification Exploded perspective view explaining assembly of lens barrel Exploded perspective view explaining assembly of lens barrel Exploded perspective view explaining assembly of lens barrel Exploded perspective view explaining assembly of lens barrel Explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of 3 group moving mechanism (wide angle side) Explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of 3 group moving mechanism (telephoto side)

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Digital camera 2 Imaging device 11 Exterior part 18 Image display part 31 Lens barrel 32 CCD unit 41 First group frame unit 42 Second group frame unit G1 First lens group G3 Third lens group A1 First optical axis A2 Second optical axis

Claims (12)

A first lens group having at least one lens;
A first lens holding frame for holding the first lens group;
Extending along the parallel guiding direction to the optical axis of the first lens group, the first lens holding frame slidably supported in the guide direction, for guiding the first lens holding frame in the guide direction A pole member for,
A rotating member that is rotatably arranged around a rotation axis that is substantially orthogonal to the optical axis direction of the first lens group, and that is connected to the rotation driving force generating means and the rotation driving force so as to be able to transmit the rotation. A rod member having a first end engaged with the rotating member so as to be and a second end engaged with the first lens holding frame so as to be translatable with the first lens holding frame. A transmission mechanism having
Wherein the first lens holding frame, so that it can be separated along the guiding direction and a connecting direction substantially orthogonal, are engaged to the second end of the rod member,
Lens barrel. The rod member is a link member having a first axis and a second axis substantially orthogonal to the optical axis direction of the first lens group ;
The first end engages with the rotating member so as to be relatively rotatable around the first axis,
The second end is engaged with the first lens holding frame so as to be relatively rotatable around the second axis.
The lens barrel according to claim 1 . The transmission mechanism includes a connecting portion that protrudes from the second end portion of the rod member along the connecting direction and is inserted into the first lens holding frame along the connecting direction.
The lens barrel according to claim 1 or 2 . The first lens holding frame has a connecting portion that protrudes along the connecting direction and is inserted along the connecting direction at the second end of the rod member .
The lens barrel according to claim 1 or 2. A first fixing member for fixing one end of the pole member ;
The first fixing member is attached with imaging means for receiving a light beam that has passed through an imaging optical system including the first lens group, converting the light beam into an electrical image signal, and outputting the electrical image signal.
The lens barrel according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . Bending means for bending an incident light beam in the optical axis direction of the first lens group;
A second fixing member for fixing the bending means and fixing one end of the pole member ;
Further comprising
The lens barrel according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . A second lens group having at least one lens;
A second lens holding frame that holds the second lens group, receives the drive from the rotational driving force generation means, and moves the second lens group;
Further comprising
The moving direction of the second lens group is a direction intersecting with the guiding direction.
The lens barrel according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . The moving direction is parallel to the optical axis direction of the second lens group.
The lens barrel according to claim 7 . The connection direction is parallel to the optical axis direction of the second lens group.
The lens barrel according to claim 7 or 8. A first lens group having at least one lens;
A first lens holding frame for holding the first lens group;
Extending along the parallel guiding direction to the optical axis of the first lens group, the first lens holding frame slidably supported in the guide direction, for guiding the first lens holding frame in the guide direction A pole member for,
Driving means for generating a rotational driving force;
A rotating member that is rotatably arranged around a rotation axis that is substantially orthogonal to the optical axis direction of the first lens group, and is connected to the driving means so as to be able to transmit a rotational driving force, and is rotatable with respect to the rotating member. A rod member having a first end engaged with the rotating member and a second end engaged with the first lens holding frame so as to be translatable with the first lens holding frame. Mechanism,
With
Wherein the first lens holding frame, so that it can be separated along the guiding direction and a connecting direction substantially orthogonal, are engaged to the second end of the rod member,
Lens barrel. A first lens group having at least one lens;
A first lens holding frame for holding the first lens group;
The extending along the parallel guiding direction along the optical axis of the first lens group, wherein the first lens holding frame is the first lens holding frame and slidably inserted, said guiding direction the first lens holding frame A pole member for guiding to ,
A rotating member that is rotatably arranged around a rotation axis that is substantially orthogonal to the optical axis direction of the first lens group, and that is connected to the rotation driving force generating means and the rotation driving force so as to be able to transmit the rotation. A rod member having a first end engaged with the rotating member so as to be and a second end engaged with the first lens holding frame so as to be translatable with the first lens holding frame. Having a transmission mechanism;
A first fixing member for fixing one end of the pole member ;
A second fixing member for fixing the other end of the pole member ;
A base member for fixing the first fixing member and the second fixing member;
A lens barrel manufacturing method comprising:
Disposing the transmission mechanism on the base member;
Disposing the second fixing member on the base member on which the transmission mechanism is disposed;
A step of the relative said rod member arranged the transmission mechanism to the base member, Ru engaged with the first lens holding frame,
Positioning the first lens holding frame on a virtual plane orthogonal to the optical axis of the first lens group while bringing the first lens holding frame close to the second fixing member;
The pole member , the one end of which is fixed to the first fixing member, is moved in the guiding direction and is arranged with respect to the positioned first lens holding frame, and the other end is set to the second fixing member. Fixing to
Fixing the first fixing member to the base member;
With
The coupling direction when Ru is engaged to the rod member of the first lens holding frame said transmission mechanism, Ri the guide direction and a direction der substantially perpendicular,
The first lens holding frame engaged with the second end of the rod member is separable from the second end along the connecting direction.
Lens barrel manufacturing method. A second lens group having at least one lens;
A second lens holding frame that holds the second lens group, receives the drive from the rotational driving force generation means, and moves the second lens group;
Bending means fixed to the second fixing member and bending the light beam passing through the second lens group in the optical axis direction of the first lens group;
The method for manufacturing the lens barrel further comprising:
Moving the second lens holding frame in the optical axis direction of the second lens group and fixing the second lens holding frame to the second fixing member;
Further comprising
The lens barrel manufacturing method according to claim 11.

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