Patent Publication Number: US-10782502-B2

Title: Lens barrel and image-capturing device

Description:
This application is a U.S. national stage application of the PCT International Application No. PCT/JP2017/036295 filed on Oct. 5, 2017, which claims the benefit of foreign priority of Japanese patent application No. 2016-210029 filed on Oct. 26, 2016, the contents all of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates to a lens barrel and an image-capturing device using the lens barrel. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     A conventionally known lens barrel includes a guide bar (guide pole) that supports a group moving frame (an example of a lens frame unit) in a movable manner along an optical axis, a group moving frame holding a group lens (an example of a drive lens frame), and a group barrel holding the guide bar (an example of a base frame) (For example, PTL 1). 
     CITATION LIST 
     Patent Literature 
     PTL 1: Unexamined Japanese Patent Publication No. 2015-191123 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     With the above-described conventional lens barrel, there is a demand for an image-capturing device equipped with a larger group lens. However, a size of a lens frame unit is limited when a base frame includes a large protruding part for holding a guide pole, which results in limitation to a size of a group lens. Whereas, limitation to a size of a group lens is reduced when a protruding part of a base frame is made thin, but strength of the protruding part of the base frame for holding a guide pole cannot be secured. When strength of a protruding part is not secured, an unusual noise is caused by vibration during imaging. Then, an image-capturing device may pick up such an unusual noise during imaging. 
     The present disclosure provides a lens barrel and an image-capturing device capable of securing strength of a guide cover and suppressing a shake of the guide cover with respect to a base frame. 
     The lens barrel according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a lens frame unit movable along an optical axis, a guide pole configured to guide the lens frame unit along the optical axis of the lens frame unit, a base frame holding one end of the guide pole, a guide cover held by the base frame, and a fastening member fastening the guide cover to the base frame, in which the guide cover includes a protruding part protruding along the optical axis and holding the other end of the guide pole, and the fastening member fastens the guide cover to the base frame through the protruding part. 
     The present disclosure is capable of securing strength of the guide cover, and also suppressing a shake of the base frame with reference to the guide cover. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of an image-capturing device according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  is an exploded perspective view of a lens barrel of the image-capturing device according to the exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 3  is a sectional view of the lens barrel according to the exemplary embodiment taken along line A-A of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of a first group barrel of the lens barrel according to the exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 5  is a front view of the first group barrel of the lens barrel according to the exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 6  is a sectional view of the first group barrel of the lens barrel according to the exemplary embodiment taken along line B-B of  FIG. 5 . 
         FIG. 7  is a sectional view of the first group barrel of the lens barrel according to the exemplary embodiment taken along line C-C of  FIG. 5 . 
         FIG. 8  is a partial enlarged view showing part of the first group barrel of the lens barrel according to the exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 9  is a partial enlarged view showing part of a group barrel of a lens barrel according to a comparative example. 
         FIG. 10  is a sectional view of a first group barrel of an image-capturing device according to a modification of the exemplary embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENT 
     An exemplary embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings as appropriate. However, detailed descriptions more than necessary may be omitted. For example, a detailed description of a matter which is already well-known, or a repetitive description for a substantially identical configuration may be omitted. This is to avoid unnecessary redundancy in the following description and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art. 
     The inventors of the present disclosure provide the accompanying drawings and the following description in order to allow those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and do not intend to limit the subject matter described in the appended claims by the accompanying drawings and the following description. 
     It should also be noted that regarding the expression “substantially XX,” for example, “substantially the same” is intended to include not only something that is exactly the same but also something that can be recognized as substantially the same. This is also applied to the expressions “near XX” and “about XX”. 
     Further, each of the drawings is not necessarily strictly accurate. In addition, the same reference numerals denote substantially the same components, and repetitive descriptions will be omitted or simplified. 
     Exemplary Embodiment 
     A configuration of image-capturing device  1  according to an exemplary embodiment will be described below with reference to  FIGS. 1 to 8 . 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view of image-capturing device  1  according to the exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 2  is an exploded perspective view of lens barrel  10  of image-capturing device  1  according to the exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 3  is a sectional view of lens barrel  10  according to the exemplary embodiment taken along line A-A of  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 4  is a perspective view of first group barrel  50  of lens barrel  10  according to the exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 5  is a front view of first group barrel  50  of lens barrel  10  according to the exemplary embodiment.  FIG. 6  is a sectional view of first group barrel  50  of lens barrel  10  according to the exemplary embodiment taken along line B-B of  FIG. 5 .  FIG. 7  is a sectional view of first group barrel  50  of lens barrel  10  according to the exemplary embodiment taken along line C-C of  FIG. 5 .  FIG. 8  is a partial enlarged view showing part of first group barrel  50  of lens barrel  10  according to the exemplary embodiment. 
     In  FIG. 1 , a direction parallel to optical axis J of image-capturing device  1  is defined as an X-axis direction, a horizontal direction is defined as a Y-axis direction, and a vertically upward direction is defined as a Z-axis direction. A side closer to a subject is defined as a positive side in the X-axis direction, and a side closer to imaging device  14  is defined as a negative side in the X-axis direction. In  FIG. 1 , the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction are not limited thereto, as the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction vary depending on actual condition during use. The same is applied to the drawings subsequent to  FIG. 1 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , image-capturing device  1  is, for example, a digital still camera. Image-capturing device  1  includes image-capturing device body  2  and lens barrel  10 . 
     Image-capturing device body  2  includes an image processor, a system controller, a distance measurement unit, a memory unit, a camera display unit, a camera operation unit, and the like. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1 and 3 , the image processor converts a signal from imaging device  14  described below into an image signal. The system controller controls a shooting operation, recording, and the like of entire image-capturing device  1 . The distance measurement unit measures a distance between a subject and image-capturing device  1 . The memory unit includes a main memory of image-capturing device body  2  and a storage medium to be attached from the outside. The camera display unit allows aiming at a subject for shooting, reviewing setting changes, and checking preview of a photographed image. The camera operation unit allows a shooting operation and changing settings. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , lens barrel  10  includes a zoom mechanism. Lens barrel  10  protrudes from image-capturing device body  2  toward the positive side in the X-axis direction during non-shooting. Lens barrel  10  is extended toward the positive side in the X-axis direction during shooting and during operation of the zoom mechanism. Lens barrel  10  may be detachable from image-capturing device body  2 . Lens barrel  10  includes fixed barrel  11  and movable barrel  12 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1 and 3 , one end (on the negative side in the X-axis direction) of fixed barrel  11  is secured to image-capturing device body  2 . Fixed barrel  11  houses cam barrel  30 , straight-moving frame  40 , first group barrel  50 , second group barrel  60 , and shutter unit  70 . Fixed barrel  11  includes at its bottom holding base  13  that holds imaging device  14 . Imaging device  14  is an element configured to capture an image through first to fifth lens groups L 1  to L 5  and camera shake correction lens group  63 . Imaging device  14  is, for example, a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) unit. Imaging device  14  is configured to photoelectrically convert light from a subject into a signal and output the signal to the image processor. Holding base  13  of image-capturing device body  2  holds imaging device  14 . Holding base  13  has a substantially disc shape, and holds imaging device  14  in a state in which imaging surface  14   a  of imaging device  14  is orthogonal to optical axis J. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 , cam barrel  30  is disposed inside fixed barrel  11 , and is configured to rotate around optical axis J. Cam barrel  30  includes a gear unit and actuator  15  such as a direct current motor (DC motor), for example. Rotation of the DC motor is transmitted to cam barrel  30  through, for example, the gear unit meshed with an output gear of the DC motor to rotate cam barrel  30 . 
     Cam barrel  30  includes a flange, a cam protrusion inside cam barrel  30 , a cam groove inside cam barrel  30 , and the like. The flange is erected circumferentially at an end on the negative side in the X-axis direction of an outer peripheral surface of cam barrel  30 . 
     Straight-moving frame  40  has a cylindrical shape, and is disposed inside cam barrel  30 . Straight-moving frame  40  is equipped with a cam follower, a cam groove, and the like. The cam follower, the cam groove, and the like of straight-moving frame  40  are disposed inside straight-moving frame  40 , and engaged with a cam follower, the cam protrusion, and the like of cam barrel  30 . This provides a cam mechanism to move straight-moving frame  40  in a straight line according to rotation of cam barrel  30 . Straight-moving frame  40  includes first to third lens groups L 1  to L 3  and the like to introduce light into lens barrel  10 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 3 and 4 , first group barrel  50  includes first lens frame  51  (an example of a base frame), first lens group L 1 , lens frame unit  52 , guide pole  53 , guide cover  150 , two screws  55 ,  56  (an example of other fastening members), and fastening member  160 . Note that first lens group L 1  may be included as an example of the base frame in addition to first lens frame  51 . 
     First lens frame  51  is, for example, a resin member having a substantially cylindrical shape, and is open toward the positive side in the X-axis direction. First lens frame  51  holds first lens group L 1  inside. First lens group L 1  is positioned by first lens frame  51 . First lens group L 1  is arranged such that an optical axis of first lens group L 1  substantially coincides with optical axis J of imaging device  14 . First lens group L 1  is positioned on the positive side in the X-axis direction relative to imaging device  14 , and faces imaging surface  14   a  of imaging device  14 . First lens frame  51  includes two threaded holes corresponding to first through hole  151   a  and second through hole  151   b  on flat plate part  151  described below, and threaded hole  51   d  (an example of a fastening hole) corresponding to protruding-side through hole  153   c  on protruding part  153  described below. 
     As shown in  FIG. 6 , first lens frame  51  has housing space  51   b  that houses a drive mechanism configured with a magnetic circuit including yoke  21 , coil  22 , and drive magnet  23 . 
     Yoke  21  has a substantially U-shaped section, and is disposed along an inner peripheral surface of first lens frame  51 . Yoke  21  has a length that is substantially the same as a thickness of first lens frame  51  in the X-axis direction. Yoke  21  has housing space  21   a  that is recessed toward the negative side in the X-axis direction from an end surface on the positive side in the X-axis direction of yoke  21 . 
     Coil  22  is provided on second lens frame  52   a , and is disposed in housing space  21   a  of yoke  21 . Coil  22  is supplied with electric power from a power supply. The electric power may be supplied through flexible wiring. 
     Drive magnet  23  is provided outwardly from coil  22  and along an inner surface of yoke  21 . An inward surface of drive magnet  23  is the north pole, and an outward surface of drive magnet  23  is the south pole. Drive magnet  23  is disposed in such a manner that magnetic flux is generated in a direction orthogonal to a direction of electric current flowing through coil  22 . With this configuration, coil  22  experiences the Lorentz force and force acts in the X-axis direction. As a result, lens frame unit  52  can move along the X-axis direction. 
     The present exemplary embodiment employs magnet  58  as an example of a position detection member, however, the position detection member may be a reflective mirror, for example. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 4 and 5 , lens frame unit  52  is movable along the X-axis direction. Lens frame unit  52  includes second lens frame  52   a , second lens group L 2 , and magnet  58  (an example of a position detection member). First lens frame  51  includes magnetoresistive (MR) element  59  (an example of a position detection sensor). Second lens frame  52   a  has a substantially cylindrical shape, and internally holds second lens group L 2  at a position on the positive side in the X-axis direction relative to first lens frame  51 . Second lens group L 2  is provided to face first lens group L 1  at a position on the positive side in the X-axis direction relative to first lens group L 1  such that an optical axis of second lens group L 2  substantially coincides with optical axis J of the imaging device. Second lens frame  52   a  includes pole insertion hole  52   c  through which guide pole  53  is inserted. First lens frame  51  includes a rail for guiding second lens frame  52   a  such that lens frame unit  52  linearly moves in the X-axis direction. The present exemplary embodiment employs MR element  59  as an example of the position detection sensor, however, a Hall element may be used as the position detection sensor instead of MR element  59 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 5 , magnet  58  is provided near MR element  59  on second lens frame  52   a . MR element  59  detects a change in a magnetic field of magnet  58  caused by a movement of second lens frame  52   a  provided with magnet  58 . 
     MR element  59  is a sensor to detect a position of lens frame unit  52 , and is provided on first lens frame  51 . A position of magnet  58  relative to MR element  59  changes according to a movement of lens frame unit  52  at the time of shooting, for example. At this time, magnetic flux changes at MR element  59 , and an output from MR element  59  changes accordingly. Thus, a shifted position of lens frame unit  52  can be detected by detecting the output of MR element  59 . Note that the position detection sensor may be a magnetic sensor, such as MR element  59  or the Hall element, or may be a reflective photointerrupter, for example. The power may be supplied through flexible wiring. 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , guide pole  53  is a metal member having a round pillar shape, for example, and extends substantially parallel to the X-axis direction. Guide pole  53  supports second lens frame  52   a  in a movable manner in the X-axis direction. In other words, guide pole  53  guides lens frame unit  52  to move along optical axis J. Guide pole  53  is fixed to (held by) first lens frame  51  of first group barrel  50  at one end (on the negative side in the X-axis direction) of guide pole  53 , and fixed to (held by) guide cover  150  at the other end (on the positive side in the X-axis direction) of guide pole  53 . Guide pole  53  is partly positioned in space  150   a  of protruding part  153 . 
     Note that one guide pole  53  is used in the present exemplary embodiment, but a number of guide poles is not limited. Second lens frame  52   a  slides along guide pole  53 , so that second lens group L 2  can be positioned at a predetermined position. 
     Guide cover  150  is a cover member formed of resin, and is provided at one end on the positive side in the X-axis direction of first group barrel  50 . Specifically, guide cover  150  is fixed to (held at) one end on the positive side in the X-axis direction (one end on a subject side) of first lens frame  51 . 
     Guide cover  150  includes flat plate part  151  and protruding part  153 . Flat plate part  151  and protruding part  153  are integrated with each other by insert molding, for example. 
     Flat plate part  151  is a flat plate having a substantially arc shape in a plan view, and is provided along part of an edge on the positive side in the X-axis direction of first lens frame  51  having a substantially cylindrical shape. Flat plate part  151  includes first through hole  151   a  and second through hole  151   b  through which two screws  55 ,  56  can be inserted respectively. According to the present exemplary embodiment, first through hole  151   a  and second through hole  151   b  are provided, however, other through holes may be additionally provided. Positions of first through hole  151   a  and second through hole  151   b  are not limited. First through hole  151   a  is provided at one end of flat plate part  151  having a substantially arc shape in a plan view. Second through hole  151   b  is provided near a middle portion of flat plate part  151  having a substantially arc shape in a plan view. 
     In the case where guide cover  150  is provided on the edge of first lens frame  51  on the positive side in the X-axis direction, first through hole  151   a  and second through hole  151   b  of flat plate part  151  respectively correspond to the threaded holes of first lens frame  51 . 
     Two screws  55 ,  56  are formed of metal. One of screws  55  is inserted through first through hole  151   a , and is engaged with one of the threaded holes that corresponds to first through hole  151   a  of first lens frame  51 . The other one of screws  56  is inserted through second through hole  151   b , and is engaged with the other one of the threaded holes that corresponds to second through hole  151   b  of first lens frame  51 . With this configuration, flat plate part  151  is secured to first lens frame  51  at one end on the positive side in the X-axis direction by two screws  55 ,  56 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 7 and 8 , protruding part  153  is a member protruding on the positive side in the X-axis direction from a surface on the subject side of flat plate part  151  (a surface on the positive side in the X-axis direction). Length D of protruding part  153  may be set equal to or greater than about one third of a length of first group barrel  50  in the X-axis direction. 
     Protruding part  153  has step  156  at its tip end (at an end on the positive side in the X-axis direction). An end surface of protruding part  153  includes first flat surface  156   a , second flat surface  156   b , and side surface  156   c . First flat surface  156   a  is recessed from second flat surface  156   b  toward the negative side in the X-axis direction. In other words, step  156  is a portion formed by projecting second flat surface  156   b  from first flat surface  156   a  toward the positive side in the X-axis direction. Side surface  156   c  is a wall surface erected from first flat surface  156   a , which is a wall surface of step  156  ranging from first flat surface  156   a  to second flat surface  156   b.    
     With reference to the surface of flat plate part  151  on the positive side in the X-axis direction, second flat surface  156   b  is positioned closer to a subject than first flat surface  156   a  is. 
     Protruding part  153  includes first protruding body  154   a , second protruding body  154   b , and rib  155   b.    
     First protruding body  154   a  is a substantially square-pillar shaped member elongated in the X-axis direction. An end surface of first protruding body  154   a  is first flat surface  156   a . First protruding body  154   a  has protruding-side through hole  153   c  that penetrates first protruding body  154   a  from one end to the other end of first protruding body  154   a  along optical axis J. In other words, protruding-side through hole  153   c  extends from first flat surface  156   a  to a surface on the negative side in the X-axis direction (a surface on imaging device  14  side) of first protruding body  154   a . In the case where guide cover  150  is provided on the edge of first lens frame  51  on the positive side in the X-axis direction, protruding-side through hole  153   c  corresponds to threaded hole  51   d  of first lens frame  51 . 
     Fastening member  160  is a long screw formed of metal harder than protruding part  153 , and is provided substantially parallel to the X-axis direction. Fastening member  160  fastens guide cover  150  to first lens frame  51  through protruding part  153 . 
     Specifically, fastening member  160  includes head  161 , round pillar portion  162 , and external threaded portion  163 . Head  161  is a portion projected from first flat surface  156   a  in a fastened state. Round pillar portion  162  extends from head  161  toward the negative side in the X-axis direction. A nominal length of round pillar portion  162  may correspond to a length of protruding-side through hole  153   c . External threaded portion  163  extends from an end of round pillar portion  162  on the negative side in the X-axis direction, further toward the negative side in the X-axis direction. External threaded portion  163  has a helical ridge and groove on its outer surface. External threaded portion  163  is engaged with threaded hole  51   d  of first lens frame  51 . In this manner, fastening member  160  is engaged with threaded hole  51   d  through protruding-side through hole  153   c  to fasten protruding part  153  to first lens frame  51 . In other words, fastening member  160  and two screws  55 ,  56  fasten guide cover  150  to first lens frame  51 . 
     When fastening member  160  fastens guide cover  150  to first lens frame  51 , a surface closer to imaging surface  14   a  of head  161  of fastening member  160  is attached firmly to first flat surface  156   a , and a surface of guide cover  150  closer to imaging surface  14   a  is attached firmly to a surface of first lens frame  51  on the subject side, so that guide cover  150  is pressed onto first lens frame  51 . With this configuration, protruding part  153  of guide cover  150  is secured to the surface of first lens frame  51  on the subject side. 
     Note that fastening member  160  is not limited to a long screw, and may be a screw, a bolt, or the like. Guide cover  150  is secured to first lens frame  51  with two screws  55 ,  56 , but may be secured to first lens frame  51  with three or more screws. 
     Fastening member  160  is provided such that its one end opposite an engagement side (one end on the subject side) is positioned within a range from a tip of protruding part  153  (an imaginary surface extended from second flat surface  156   b ) to one half of a length of protruding part  153 . Fastening member  160  is provided on first protruding body  154   a , and thus positioned differently from two screws  55 ,  56  along the optical axis. 
     Fastening member  160  has a length in the X-axis direction that enables engagement with threaded hole  51   d  of first lens frame  51 , and is equal to or greater than one half of length D of protruding part  153 . According to the present exemplary embodiment, fastening member  160  is longer than protruding part  153 . 
     It is preferable that head  161  of fastening member  160  is not positioned at the same height as heads of two screws  55 ,  56  that secure flat plate part  151 . According to the present exemplary embodiment, head  161  of fastening member  160  is positioned on the positive side in the X-axis direction relative to the heads of two screws  55 ,  56 . It is preferable that head  161  of fastening member  160  is not projected toward the positive side in the X-axis direction beyond the imaginary surface extended from second flat surface  156   b , when guide cover  150  is secured to first lens frame  51 . In other words, head  161  of fastening member  160  is positioned lower than or equal to the imaginary surface extended from second flat surface  156   b , when fastening member  160  fastens guide cover  150  to first lens frame  51 . 
     Second protruding body  154   b  is a member that is elongated in the X-axis direction, is adjacent to first protruding body  154   a  on a negative side in the Z-axis direction (a side closer to guide pole  53 ), and is integrated with first protruding body  154   a . Part of second protruding body  154   b  has space  150   a  longitudinally cut out along the X-axis direction. An end surface of second protruding body  154   b  is second flat surface  156   b.    
     Second protruding body  154   b  includes pressing part  155   a . Pressing part  155   a  is a portion provided on a tip end of second protruding body  154   b  and projecting in a direction substantially orthogonal to optical axis J. An end surface of pressing part  155   a  on the negative side in the X-axis direction forms part of second flat surface  156   b . Pressing part  155   a  secures, with its surface on the positive side in the X-axis direction, the other end (one end on the positive side in the X-axis direction) of guide pole  53 . 
     Rib  155   b  is substantially perpendicular to flat plate part  151  and protruding part  153 . Specifically, rib  155   b  is formed between a surface of flat plate part  151  on the positive side in the X-axis direction and an outer peripheral surface of first protruding body  154   a . Rib  155   b  enhances strength between flat plate part  151  and protruding part  153 . According to the present embodiment, rib  155   b  has a substantially triangle shape. 
     As shown in  FIG. 3 , second group barrel  60  includes camera shake prevention unit (OIS: optical image stabilization)  61 , third lens frame  65 , and third lens group L 3 . 
     Camera shake prevention unit  61  holds camera shake prevention lens frame  62  and camera shake correction lens group  63  for camera shake correction. Camera shake correction lens group  63  is positioned by camera shake prevention lens frame  62 . Camera shake correction lens group  63  is arranged such that an optical axis of camera shake correction lens group  63  substantially coincides with optical axis J of imaging device  14 . Camera shake correction lens group  63  faces second lens group L 2  at a position on the positive side in the X-axis direction relative to second lens group L 2 . 
     Third lens frame  65  holds inside third lens group L 3  for blur correction. Third lens group L 3  is positioned by third lens frame  65 . Third lens group L 3  is arranged such that an optical axis of third lens group L 3  substantially coincides with optical axis J of imaging device  14 . Third lens group L 3  faces camera shake correction lens group  63  at a position on the positive side in the X-axis direction relative to camera shake correction lens group  63 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 , shutter unit  70  is provided on straight-moving frame  40  and is held between third lens frame  65  and fourth lens frame  80 . Shutter unit  70  may be fitted with the cam follower and the cam groove formed with cam barrel  30  that is configured to be rotated by actuator  15 . When cam barrel  30  is rotated by actuator  15 , shutter unit  70  may move in the X-axis direction. 
     Shutter unit  70  is configured to open and close a shutter of first lens group L 1  for zooming, and is configured to perform camera shake correction with a camera shake correction unit and adjust a diaphragm with a diaphragm mechanism. Electric signals for controlling shutter unit  70 , camera shake prevention unit  61 , the diaphragm mechanism, and other units are transmitted through flexible wiring for signal transmission. 
     Movable barrel  12  is configured to extend outwardly from fixed barrel  11  (moves in a straight line on the positive side in the X-axis direction (in a direction of optical axis J)), and to be stored inside fixed barrel  11  (moves in a straight line toward the negative side in the X-axis direction). Movable barrel  12  is partly held inside fixed barrel  11 . 
     Movable barrel  12  includes decorative frame  17 , fourth lens frame  80 , fifth lens frame  90 , fourth lens group L 4 , fifth lens group L 5 , and filter frame  18 . 
     Decorative frame  17  is a cylindrical housing, and is configured to extend forward relative to fixed barrel  11 . Decorative frame  17  is configured to be moved by actuator  15  in the X-axis direction. 
     Fourth lens frame  80  and fifth lens frame  90  are secured at an end surface of decorative frame  17  on the positive side in the X-axis direction. Fourth lens frame  80  holds fourth lens group L 4 . 
     Fourth lens frame  80  is movable in a straight line in the X-axis direction inside decorative frame  17 . Fourth lens frame  80  may also be moved in the X-axis direction by actuator  15  that is configured to move decorative frame  17 . Fourth lens frame  80  holds fourth lens group L 4  inside. Fourth lens group L 4  is used for zooming. 
     Fourth lens group L 4  is positioned by fourth lens frame  80 . Fourth lens group L 4  is arranged such that an optical axis of fourth lens group L 4  substantially coincides with optical axis J of imaging device  14 . Fourth lens group L 4  faces camera shake correction lens group  63  through shutter unit  70  at a position on the positive side in the X-axis direction relative to shutter unit  70 . 
     Filter frame  18  is engaged with decorative frame  17  at a position that is closer to a subject than fifth lens frame  90  is, so that fifth lens frame  90  is held inside decorative frame  17 . Filter frame  18  has a ring shape, and has an internal thread so as to be engaged with an optical member. 
     Fifth lens group L 5  is a lens used for zooming and is an objective lens serving as a photographing lens. Fifth lens group L 5  is positioned by fifth lens frame  90 . Fifth lens group L 5  is arranged such that an optical axis of fifth lens group L 5  substantially coincides with optical axis J of imaging device  14 . Fifth lens frame  90  holds fifth lens group L 5  inside. Fifth lens group L 5  faces fourth lens group L 4  at a position on the positive side in the X-axis direction relative to fourth lens group L 4 . 
     Comparative Example 
     A configuration of a lens barrel according to a comparative example is described below with reference to  FIG. 9 . 
       FIG. 9  is a partial enlarged view showing part of group barrel  200  of the lens barrel according to the comparative example. 
     The lens barrel according to the comparative example differs from the lens barrel according to the exemplary embodiment in that protruding part  253  of guide cover  250  does not include fastening member  160  of the exemplary embodiment, and in that protruding part  253  does not include step  156  of the exemplary embodiment. 
     Since other configurations of the present comparative example are the same as those of the exemplary embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference signs and the detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted. 
     As shown in  FIG. 9 , flat plate part  251  has a third through hole  251   c  in addition to a first through hole and a second through hole that are the same as those in the exemplary embodiment. Third through hole  251   c  is provided near protruding part  253  at the other end of flat plate part  251 . Protruding part  253  corresponds to second protruding body  154   b  of the exemplary embodiment. 
     In the case where guide cover  250  is provided on the edge of first lens frame  51  on the positive side in the X-axis direction, first lens frame  51  has a threaded hole corresponding to third through hole  251   c.    
     Screws  261  respectively inserted through the first through hole, the second through hole, and third through hole  251   c  are engaged with threaded holes of first lens frame  51 , so that guide cover  250  is secured to first lens frame  51 . 
     Guide cover  250  includes rib  256  in addition to flat plate part  251  and protruding part  253 . Rib  256  is substantially perpendicular to flat plate part  251  and protruding part  253 . Rib  256  enhances strength between flat plate part  251  and protruding part  253 . 
     According to group barrel  200  of the comparative example, guide cover  250  is screwed to first lens frame  51  at a position near protruding part  253 , and rib  256  reinforces flat plate part  251  and protruding part  253 . However, protruding part  253  may be shaken in a direction substantially intersecting optical axis J due to vibration or the like of an image-capturing device including group barrel  200 . In other words, a shake of protruding part  253  cannot be suppressed sufficiently even with rib  256  provided. A shake of protruding part  253  due to vibration or the like may cause an unusual noise near protruding part  253 , and the unusual noise may be picked up during imaging. 
     [Functions and Effects] 
     Functions and effects of lens barrel  10  and image-capturing device  1  according to the present embodiment are described below. 
     As described above, lens barrel  10  according to the present exemplary embodiment includes lens frame unit  52  movable along optical axis J, guide pole  53  configured to guide lens frame unit  52  along optical axis J of lens frame unit  52 , first lens frame  51  holding one end of guide pole  53 , guide cover  150  held by first lens frame  51 , and fastening member  160  fastening guide cover  150  to first lens frame  51 . Guide cover  150  includes protruding part  153  protruding along optical axis J and holding the other end of guide pole  53 . Fastening member  160  fastens guide cover  150  to first lens frame  51  through protruding part  153 . 
     With this configuration, fastening member  160  fastens guide cover  150  to the surface of first lens frame  51  on the subject side through protruding part  153 . Accordingly, a shake of protruding part  153  in a direction substantially intersecting optical axis J can be suppressed by fastening member  160  more properly than the comparative example. Further, it is not necessary to enlarge protruding part  153 , which eliminates the need of limitation to the size of second lens group L 2 . 
     In addition, fastening member  160  ensures strength of protruding part  153 , and thus an unusual noise due to a shake of protruding part  153  hardly occurs in this lens barrel  10 . 
     Accordingly, this lens barrel  10  can suppress a shake of guide cover  150  relative to first lens frame  51  while ensuring strength of guide cover  150 . 
     In particular, fastening member  160  is formed of metal, thus ensuring strength of protruding part  153  formed of a resin material. 
     Image-capturing device  1  according to the present embodiment includes lens barrel  10 . 
     This prevents protruding part  153  from shaking in a direction substantially intersecting optical axis J, which suppresses occurrence of an unusual noise. As a result, this image-capturing device  1  hardly picks up an unusual noise caused by vibration during imaging. 
     According to lens barrel  10  of the present exemplary embodiment, protruding part  153  has protruding-side through hole  153   c  that penetrates protruding part  153  from one end to the other end of protruding part  153  along optical axis J. First lens frame  51  has threaded hole  51   d . Fastening member  160  is engaged with threaded hole  51   d  through protruding-side through hole  153   c.    
     With this configuration, fastening member  160  inserted through protruding-side through hole  153   c  of protruding part  153  is engaged with threaded hole  51   d  of first lens frame  51 , so that guide cover  150  can be secured to the surface of first lens frame  51  on the subject side. This allows fastening member  160  to suppress a shake of protruding part  153  caused by vibration. 
     According to lens barrel  10  of the present exemplary embodiment, one end of fastening member  160  opposite an end engaged with threaded hole  51   d  is positioned within a range from a tip of protruding part  153  to one half of length D of protruding part  153 . 
     This configuration enhances strength of protruding part  153  as compared to protruding part  253  of the comparative example, which suppresses a shake of protruding part  153  in a direction intersecting optical axis J. 
     In lens barrel  10  according to the present exemplary embodiment, guide cover  150  is secured to first lens frame  51  at least two portions with screws  55 ,  56  (other fastening members) in addition to a portion where fastening member  160  is engaged with first lens frame  51 . Fastening member  160  is located at a position different from two screws  55 ,  56  (other fastening members) with respect the optical axis. 
     With this configuration, two screws  55 ,  56  fasten flat plate part  151 , and fastening member  160  fastens protruding part  153 , so that guide cover  150  can be entirely secured to first lens frame  51 . 
     In lens barrel  10  according to the present exemplary embodiment, lens frame unit  52  includes a position detection member. First lens frame  51  includes a position detection sensor configured to detect a position of lens frame unit  52 . 
     According to the present exemplary embodiment, a position detection member is included in lens frame unit  52 , and a position detection sensor is included in lens frame  51 . However, a configuration in which a position detection sensor is included in lens frame unit  52 , and a position detection member is included in lens frame  51  can be employed. 
     In lens barrel  10  according to the present exemplary embodiment, the position detection member is magnet  58  or a reflective mirror. The position detection sensor is a magnetic sensor or a reflective sensor. 
     A shifted position of lens frame unit  52  is detected by these components. 
     Modification of Exemplary Embodiment 
     First group barrel  350  according to a modification of the exemplary embodiment is described below with reference to  FIG. 10 . 
       FIG. 10  is a sectional view of first group barrel  350  of an image-capturing device according to the modification of the exemplary embodiment. 
     The modification of the exemplary embodiment differs from the exemplary embodiment in that a tip end of fastening member  360  (on the positive side in the X-axis direction) is located at a position about half of length D of protruding part  353 . 
     Since other configurations of the image-capturing device according to the present modification of the exemplary embodiment are the same as those of image-capturing device  1  according to the exemplary embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference signs and the detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted. 
     As shown in  FIG. 10 , fastening member  360  according to the modification of the exemplary embodiment is shorter than fastening member  160  according to the exemplary embodiment by about half of length D. Specifically, round pillar portion  362  of fastening member  360  is shorter than round pillar portion  162  according to the exemplary embodiment. 
     Protruding-side through hole  353   c  of protruding part  353  is also shorter than fastening member  160  according to the exemplary embodiment by about half of length D. In other words, first flat surface  356   a  according to the modification of the exemplary embodiment is located lower than first flat surface  156   a  according to the exemplary embodiment by about half of length D. 
     While second protruding body  354   b  has the same length as that of the exemplary embodiment, first protruding body  354   a  according to the modification of the exemplary embodiment is shorter than first protruding body  154   a  according to the exemplary embodiment by about half of length D. Rib  355   b  is provided according to the length of first protruding body  354   a.    
     According to the present modification of the exemplary embodiment, one end of fastening member  360  on the subject side is located in a range from a tip end of second protruding body  354   b  (an imaginary surface extended from second flat surface  356   b ) to a position about half of length D of protruding part  353 . 
     First group barrel  350  like this also enhances strength of protruding part  353  as compared to protruding part  253  of the comparative example, which suppresses a shake of protruding part  353  in a direction intersecting optical axis J. 
     Since fastening member  360  may have any length that is equal to or greater than half of length D of protruding part  353 , an increase in manufacturing costs can be suppressed as compared to a case in which a long fastening member is used. 
     The present modification of the exemplary embodiment achieves other functions and effects similar to those achieved by the exemplary embodiment. 
     (Other Modifications and the Like) 
     Although the lens barrel and the image-capturing device of the exemplary embodiment and the modification of the exemplary embodiment have been described on the basis of the exemplary embodiment and the modification of the exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure is not limited to the exemplary embodiment and the modification of the exemplary embodiment. 
     For example, a plurality of the movable barrels may be provided according to the exemplary embodiment. For example, a second movable barrel may be extended from a first movable barrel, and a third movable barrel may be extended from the second movable barrel. A configuration with three movable barrels is cited as an example, but a number of movable barrels is not limited thereto. The second movable barrel is configured to be stored in the first movable barrel, and the third movable barrel is configured to be stored in the second movable barrel. 
     The first group barrel according to the above exemplary embodiment may be used for preventing a camera shake, for focusing, for zooming, and the like. 
     According to the above exemplary embodiment, a yoke, a drive magnet, and the like may be provided on a lens frame unit, and a magnet, an MR element, and the like may be provided on the first lens frame. 
     The exemplary embodiment and the modification of the exemplary embodiment have been described above as illustrations of the technique disclosed in the present disclosure. The accompanying drawings and the detailed description have been provided for this purpose. 
     Therefore, the components described in the accompanying drawings and the detailed description may include not only components necessary to solve problems but also components unnecessary to solve the problems, in order to illustrate the above technique. Such non-essential components therefore should not be instantly construed as being essential, based on the fact that such non-essential components are illustrated and described in the accompanying drawings and the detailed description. 
     The above exemplary embodiment is provided to exemplify the technique according to the present disclosure, and thus various changes, replacements, additions, omissions, and the like can be made within the scope of the claims and equivalents thereof. 
     INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY 
     The present disclosure is applicable to an image-capturing device configured to image a subject. 
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               1 : image-capturing device 
               10 : lens barrel 
               22 : coil 
               23 : drive magnet 
               51 : first lens frame (base frame) 
               51   d : threaded hole (fastening hole) 
               52 : lens frame unit 
               53 : guide pole 
               55 ,  56 : screws (other fastening members) 
               58 : magnet (position detection member) 
               59 : MR element (position detection sensor) 
               150 : guide cover 
               151 : flat plate part 
               153   c ,  353   c : protruding-side through hole 
               153 ,  353 : protruding part 
               160 ,  360 : fastening member