Patent ID: 6545811
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: G02B,H04N

Abstract:
A lens array comprising:a body including a plurality of lenses each having a light entering surface, a holder portion for holding the plurality of lenses, and a first surface through which light enters and a second surface through which light is emitted; separating means for optically separating the plurality of lenses from each other; a light shielding member provided on the first surface at least around each of the light entering surfaces for preventing light from entering the lenses through other than the light entering surfaces; and a plurality of hollows provided adjacent the plurality of lenses of the body and having openings at least at the second surface; wherein the separating means is provided at wall surfaces defining the hollows; and wherein the plurality of lenses and the holder portion are formed of a light-permeable resin and integral with each other.