Patent ID: 6369946
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: G02B,G03B,H04N

Abstract:
An image stabilizing apparatus mounted in an optical apparatus having a monocular or binocular optical system in which an erect prism is disposed between an objective lens and an eyepiece, whereas said objective lens and eyepiece of said optical system are secured within a case;said image stabilizing apparatus comprising: gimbal suspension means comprising inner and outer gimbals, adapted to pivotally attach said erect prism to said case, having two pivotal axes extending sidewise and vertical directions of said optical apparatus, respectively; an actuator for pivoting said gimbal suspension means about said two pivotal axes; pivoting control means for driving said actuator so as to fix said erect prism with respect to an inertial system and controlling said pivoting of said gimbal suspension means about said two pivotal axes; and one-side stressing means, disposed between said inner and outer gimbals, for pivotally stressing said inner gimbal with respect to said outer gimbal in one direction.