Patent ID: 7382554
Filing Date: 2008-06-03
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A spacer for extending an image from a lens assembly of a camera, the spacer being installed between the lens assembly having at least one lens therein for capturing an image and a camera body having an image sensor for converting an image light incident into therein and then converting the light into signals; the spacer comprising: a hollow tube having a front engaging portion capable of being connected to the lens assembly and a rear engaging portion capable of being connected to the camera body; and a first lens installed in the tube; and a second lens installed in the tube and being spaced from the first lens; and wherein an axis of the first lens and an axis of the second lens are arranged approximately in parallel and are approximately vertical to an axis of the tube; wherein a compressible and expandable snake like structure is installed between two sections of the tube so that the tube can be prolonged or compressed to adjust a whole length of the spacer.