Patents by Inventor Chien-Lun HUANG

Chien-Lun HUANG has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10823933
    Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided and drives an optical element. The driving mechanism includes a holding unit, a base unit, an elastic element, and a driving assembly. The holding unit holds an optical element. The base includes a body and a connecting component. The connecting component is formed in the body by insert molding, and has a first contact and a second contact. The first contact and the second contact are located on different sides of the base, and the first contact is electrically connected to a base unit outside the driving mechanism. The elastic element connects the holding unit to the base, and the second contact is electrically connected to the elastic elements. The driving mechanism drives the optical element to move relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.
    Inventors: Chien-Lun Huang, Yu-Cheng Lin, Fu-Yuan Wu, Chen-Chi Kuo, Sheng-Zong Chen
  • Patent number: 10764475
    Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided, including a housing, a hollow frame, a holder, and a driving assembly. The frame is fixed to the housing and has a stop surface. The holder is movably disposed in the housing for holding the optical element. The driving assembly is disposed in the housing to drive the holder and the optical element moving along the optical axis of the optical element relative to the frame. Specifically, the stop surface is parallel to the optical axis to contact the holder and restrict the holder in a limit position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Bing-Ru Song, Yi-Ho Chen, Chia-Pin Hsu, Chih-Wei Weng, Shin-Hua Chen, Chien-Lun Huang, Chao-Chun Chang, Shou-Jen Liu, Kun-Shih Lin, Nai-Wen Hsu, Yu-Cheng Lin, Shang-Yu Hsu, Yu-Huai Liao, Yi-Hsin Nieh, Shih-Ting Huang, Kuo-Chun Kao, Fu-Yuan Wu
  • Publication number: 20200271890
    Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided and configured to drive an optical element. The driving mechanism includes a base unit, a holding unit, a driving assembly, a sensing assembly, and a first circuit component. The holding unit is configured to hold an optical element that has an optical axis. The driving assembly is configured to drive the optical element to move relative to the base unit. The sensing assembly is configured to detect the movement of the holding unit relative to the base unit. The first circuit component is disposed in the base unit and electrically connected to the sensing assembly, wherein the first circuit component extends in a direction that is substantially parallel to the optical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Chien-Lun HUANG, Yu-Cheng LIN, Nai-Wen HSU
  • Patent number: 10690880
    Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided and configured to drive an optical element. The driving mechanism includes a holding unit, a base unit, an elastic element, a driving assembly, and a sensing assembly. The holding unit holds the optical element. The elastic element connects the holding unit to the base unit. The driving assembly drives the optical element to move relative to the base unit. The sensing assembly is disposed between the holding unit and the base unit for detecting the position of the holding unit relative to the base unit, wherein when observed in an optical axis direction of the optical element, the elastic element and the sensing assembly at least partially overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chien-Lun Huang, Yu-Cheng Lin, Nai-Wen Hsu
  • Publication number: 20200033559
    Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided, including a fixed part, a movable part for holding an optical element, a driving assembly, and a circuit board. The driving assembly is used for driving the movable part to move relative to the fixed part. The circuit board is disposed on the fixed part, having a conductive portion exposed to an outer surface of the circuit board and a trace embedded in the circuit board. The conductive portion and the trace partially overlap when viewed in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Chien-Lun HUANG, Shao-Chung CHANG, Wei-Cheng WANG, Fu-Yuan WU, Shou-Jen LIU
  • Publication number: 20200033558
    Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided, including a fixed part, a movable part, a metallic member and a driving assembly. The fixed part includes a base. The movable part is movably connected to the fixed part, and carries an optical element, the optical element has an optical axis. The metallic member is disposed on the base, and includes an inner electrical connection part and an outer electrical connection part, the inner electrical connection part and the outer electrical connection part are connected to each other. The driving assembly includes at least one driving magnetic element and drives the movable part to move relative to the fixed part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Chien-Lun HUANG, Shao-Chung CHANG, Wei-Cheng WANG, Che-Hsiang CHIU, Fu-Yuan WU, Shou-Jen LIU
  • Publication number: 20200033553
    Abstract: An optical member driving mechanism for driving an optical member having an optical axis is provided, including a fixed portion, a movable portion, a driving assembly, and a circuit board. The fixed portion includes a case and a frame, and a gap is formed therebetween. The movable portion is movably connected to the fixed portion, and configured to hold the optical member. The driving assembly can drive the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The circuit board is disposed in the gap, and has a plate portion and a protruding portion. The protruding portion is disposed between the plate portion and the fixed portion, so as to tightly dispose the circuit board in the gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Chien-Lun HUANG, Shao-Chung CHANG, Wei-Cheng WANG, Sin-Jhong SONG, Che-Hsiang CHIU, Fu-Yuan WU, Shou-Jen LIU
  • Publication number: 20200033557
    Abstract: A driving system for moving several optical elements is provided, including a first module, a second module and a third module. The first, second and third modules respectively have a first, second and third terminal electrically connected an external circuit. The first terminal is on a first side of the first module, the second terminal is on a second side of the second module, and the third terminal is on a third side of the third module. Specifically, the first, second, and third terminals are located on the same side of the driving system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Chien-Lun HUANG, Shao-Chung CHANG, Wei-Cheng WANG, Fu-Yuan WU, Shou-Jen LIU
  • Publication number: 20200033556
    Abstract: An optical component driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, a driving assembly and a circuit assembly. The movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly, the movable assembly is configured to hold an optical component, and the optical component defines an optical axis. The driving assembly is for driving the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The circuit assembly is disposed on a first side and a second side of the optical component driving mechanism, and the first side is not parallel to the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Chien-Lun HUANG, Shao-Chung CHANG, Wei-Cheng WANG
  • Publication number: 20190391360
    Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided for moving an optical element, including a fixed module, a movable module holding the optical element, a driving assembly for driving the movable module to move relative to the fixed module, a position-sensing element, and a 3D circuit. The fixed module has a base, and the position-sensing element is disposed on the base to detect the movement of the movable module relative to the fixed module. The 3D circuit is embedded in the base and electrically connected to the position-sensing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Shao-Chung CHANG, Fu-Yuan WU, Yu-Huai LIAO, Shou-Jen LIU, Kun-Shih LIN, Chien-Lun HUANG, Shih-Wei HUNG
  • Patent number: 10509193
    Abstract: A driving mechanism includes a frame, a carrying base, and a drive module. The carrying base is disposed in the frame, and includes a carrying body, a first stop element and a second stop element. The carrying body is configured to carry an optical element. The first stop element is disposed on the carrying body, and configured to limit the range of motion of the carrying body in a first direction. The second stop element is disposed on the carrying body, and configured to limit the range of motion of the carrying body in the first direction. The driving module is disposed in the frame, and configured to move the carrying body relative to the frame. The first direction is parallel to the axis of the optical element, and the first stop element is closer to the top portion of the frame than the second stop element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Bing-Ru Song, Yi-Ho Chen, Chia-Pin Hsu, Chih-Wei Weng, Shin-Hua Chen, Chien-Lun Huang, Chao-Chun Chang, Shou-Jen Liu, Kun-Shih Lin, Nai-Wen Hsu, Yu-Cheng Lin, Shang-Yu Hsu, Yu-Huai Liao, Yi-Hsin Nieh, Shih-Ting Huang, Kuo-Chun Kao, Fu-Yuan Wu
  • Publication number: 20190011665
    Abstract: A driving mechanism for driving an optical element is provided, including a housing, a holder movably disposed in the housing for receiving the optical element, a driving assembly, and a base. The housing has plastic material and a first joining structure. The driving assembly is disposed in the housing for driving the holder and the optical element to move relative to the housing. The base has a second joining structure. The first and second joining structures extend along the optical axis of the optical element, wherein the second joining structure forms a connection surface facing the optical axis and connected to the first joining structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Chien-Lun HUANG, Shou-Jen LIU, Chia-Pin HSU, Sin-Jhong SONG
  • Publication number: 20180372988
    Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided, including a case, a holder and a driving module. The holder is disposed in the case for holding an optical member. The driving module is disposed in the case for driving the holder. The case is substantially quadrilateral and includes a first side and a second side. The driving module includes a first magnetic driving component winding on a periphery of the holder. The first magnetic driving component includes a first segment and a second segment that are respectively substantially parallel to the first side and the second side. The distance between the first segment and the first side is different from the distance between the second segment and the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Bing-Ru SONG, Yi-Ho CHEN, Chia-Pin HSU, Chih-Wei WENG, Shin-Hua CHEN, Chien-Lun HUANG, Chao-Chun CHANG, Shou-Jen LIU, Kun-Shih LIN, Nai-Wen HSU, Yu-Cheng LIN, Shang-Yu HSU, Yu-Huai LIAO, Yi-Hsin NIEH, Shih-Ting HUANG, Kuo-Chun KAO, Fu-Yuan WU
  • Publication number: 20180335602
    Abstract: A driving mechanism for supporting an optical member is provided, including a base, a frame, a movable portion, a driving module, and an adhesive member. The base includes a plurality of first sidewalls, and at least one recess is formed on the first sidewalls. The frame includes a plurality of second sidewalls, and at least one opening is formed on the second sidewalls. The base and the frame form a hollow box, and the opening corresponds to the recess. The movable portion and the driving module are disposed in the hollow box. The driving module can drive the movable portion to move relative to the base. The adhesive member is accommodated in the opening and the recess, and extended along the first sidewalls. The adhesive member is disposed between the first sidewalls and the second sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Bing-Ru SONG, Yi-Ho CHEN, Chia-Pin HSU, Chih-Wei WENG, Shin-Hua CHEN, Chien-Lun HUANG, Chao-Chun CHANG, Shou-Jen LIU, Kun-Shih LIN, Nai-Wen HSU, Yu-Cheng LIN, Shang-Yu HSU, Yu-Huai LIAO, Yi-Hsin NIEH, Shih-Ting HUANG, Kuo-Chun KAO, Fu-Yuan WU
  • Publication number: 20180338069
    Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided, including a housing, a hollow frame, a holder, and a driving assembly. The frame is fixed to the housing and has a stop surface. The holder is movably disposed in the housing for holding the optical element. The driving assembly is disposed in the housing to drive the holder and the optical element moving along the optical axis of the optical element relative to the frame. Specifically, the stop surface is parallel to the optical axis to contact the holder and restrict the holder in a limit position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Bing-Ru SONG, Yi-Ho CHEN, Chia-Pin HSU, Chih-Wei WENG, Shin-Hua CHEN, Chien-Lun HUANG, Chao-Chun CHANG, Shou-Jen LIU, Kun-Shih LIN, Nai-Wen HSU, Yu-Cheng LIN, Shang-Yu HSU, Yu-Huai LIAO, Yi-Hsin NIEH, Shih-Ting HUANG, Kuo-Chun KAO, Fu-Yuan WU
  • Publication number: 20180335601
    Abstract: A driving mechanism includes a frame, a carrying base, and a drive module. The carrying base is disposed in the frame, and includes a carrying body, a first stop element and a second stop element. The carrying body is configured to carry an optical element. The first stop element is disposed on the carrying body, and configured to limit the range of motion of the carrying body in a first direction. The second stop element is disposed on the carrying body, and configured to limit the range of motion of the carrying body in the first direction. The driving module is disposed in the frame, and configured to move the carrying body relative to the frame. The first direction is parallel to the axis of the optical element, and the first stop element is closer to the top portion of the frame than the second stop element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Chao-Chung HU, Bing-Ru SONG, Yi-Ho CHEN, Chia-Pin HSU, Chih-Wei WENG, Shin-Hua CHEN, Chien-Lun HUANG, Chao-Chun CHANG, Shou-Jen LIU, Kun-Shih LIN, Nai-Wen HSU, Yu-Cheng LIN, Shang-Yu HSU, Yu-Huai LIAO, Yi-Hsin NIEH, Shih-Ting HUANG, Kuo-Chun KAO, Fu-Yuan WU
  • Publication number: 20180335603
    Abstract: A driving mechanism for moving an optical element is provided, including a housing, a frame, a holder, and a driving assembly. The frame is fixed to the housing and forms a depressed surface adjacent to the housing. Specifically, the depressed surface faces the housing and is not in contact with the housing. The holder is movably disposed in the housing for holding the optical element. The drive assembly is disposed in the housing to drive the holder and the optical element to move relative to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Chao-Chung HU, Bing-Ru SONG, Yi-Ho CHEN, Chia-Pin HSU, Chih-Wei WENG, Shin-Hua CHEN, Chien-Lun HUANG, Chao-Chun CHANG, Shou-Jen LIU, Kun-Shih LIN, Nai-Wen HSU, Yu-Cheng LIN, Shang-Yu HSU, Yu-Huai LIAO, Yi-Hsin NIEH, Shih-Ting HUANG, Kuo-Chun KAO, Fu-Yuan WU
  • Publication number: 20180284387
    Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided and configured to drive an optical element. The driving mechanism includes a holding unit, a base unit, an elastic element, a driving assembly, and a sensing assembly. The holding unit holds the optical element. The elastic element connects the holding unit to the base unit. The driving assembly drives the optical element to move relative to the base unit. The sensing assembly is disposed between the holding unit and the base unit for detecting the position of the holding unit relative to the base unit, wherein when observed in an optical axis direction of the optical element, the elastic element and the sensing assembly at least partially overlap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Chien-Lun HUANG, Yu-Cheng LIN, Nai-Wen HSU
  • Publication number: 20180284386
    Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided and drives an optical element. The driving mechanism includes a holding unit, a base unit, an elastic element, and a driving assembly. The holding unit holds an optical element. The base includes a body and a connecting component. The connecting component is formed in the body by insert molding, and has a first contact and a second contact. The first contact and the second contact are located on different sides of the base, and the first contact is electrically connected to a base unit outside the driving mechanism. The elastic element connects the holding unit to the base, and the second contact is electrically connected to the elastic elements. The driving mechanism drives the optical element to move relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Chien-Lun HUANG, Yu-Cheng LIN, Fu-Yuan WU, Chen-Chi KUO, Sheng-Zong CHEN
  • Patent number: D891504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Fu-Yuan Wu, Kun-Shih Lin, Shang-Yu Hsu, Yi-Ho Chen, Shih-Ting Huang, Shou-Jen Liu, Chien-Lun Huang, Yi-Hsin Nieh, Chen-Chi Kuo, Chia-Pin Hsu, Yu-Huai Liao, Shin-Hua Chen, Yu-Cheng Lin, Shao-Chung Chang, Kuo-Chun Kao, Chia-Hsiu Liu, Chao-Chun Chang, Yuan-Shih Liao