Patent ID: 6026245
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An imaging apparatus comprising:a main unit having a main power source and a main control circuit;a guiding frame;a lens frame assembly supported by said guiding frame so that it can be moved in an optical-axis direction relative to said main unit of said imaging apparatus;a lens frame driving mechanism for advancing and withdrawing said lens frame in the optical-axis direction relative to said main unit of said imaging apparatus;said assembly including a lens frame engaging and slidably guided by said guiding frame to experience only movement in the optical-axis direction;an actuator placed in said lens frame;a sub control circuit provided in said lens frame for driving and controlling said actuator;conducting parts respectively formed on sliding portions of said guiding frame and said movable lens frame, said conducting parts engaging one another and providing a sliding conductive path therebetween; anda connecting means for electrically connecting said main unit of said imaging apparatus with one of said conducting parts and for electrically connecting said sub control circuit to another one of said conducting parts for supplying power or a driving signal to said actuator.