Patent ID: 6118600
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A lens switch apparatus for switching lens comprises:a plurality of lenses, each said lenses has different magnification;a plurality of lens mounts, comprising a first lens mount and a second lens mount, each of said lens mounts including at least one of said lenses;a carrier, comprising said lens mounts, said carrier being able to move toward a first direction and a second direction, said first direction is vertical to said second direction;a plurality of rotating axes, comprising the first rotating axis and the second rotating axis, said first lens mount is coupled to the carrier through said first rotating axis and said second lens mount is coupled to the carrier through said second rotating axis;a first motion mechanism, coupled to said carrier, used to move said carrier toward said first direction;a second motion mechanism, coupled to said first motion mechanism, used to move said first motion mechanism toward said second direction; anda rotating power source, coupled to said rotating axes and providing required power to rotate said lens mounts.