Patents Assigned to Panasonic Intellectual Property Managemtn Co., Ltd.
  • Lens barrel and cam mechanism
    Patent number: 9316806
    Abstract: A lens barrel includes an optical system for forming an optical image of an object, a first tube for supporting at least one lens included in the optical system, and a second tube disposed inside or outside the first tube. The first tube includes first cam grooves in the side surface thereof on which the second tube is disposed. The second tube includes first cam followers that engage with the first cam grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Managemtn Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tetsuya Uno, Takumi Kuwahara