Patent ID: 6943966
Filing Date: 2005-09-13
Classification: G02B,H04N

Abstract:
1. An optical component that is capable of driving an optical lens element along an axis, said optical component comprising: a frame for supporting the optical lens element, the frame having a first aperture therein in which the optical lens element may be mounted and flexible supports for supporting the optical lens element at a fixed position radially with respect to the axis; a first electrode attached to said frame; a base having a second aperture therein, said second aperture being substantially aligned with said first aperture so as to pass light which is incident onto or passed by said optical lens element when mounted in said frame, said base being fixed both radially and axially with respect to the axis; a second electrode attached to the base; and a voltage source electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode for generating an electric field between said electrodes, said electric field causing the frame to move axially with respect to said base.