Patents by Inventor Viatcheslav Smirnov

Viatcheslav Smirnov 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: 11726297
    Abstract: A camera module includes: a housing; a first frame rotatably mounted in the housing; a second frame rotatably mounted on the first frame; a reflective member mounted on the second frame; a first driver including a first magnet installed on either one of the housing and the first frame, and a first coil opposing the first magnet; and a second driver including a second magnet installed on either one of the housing and the second frame, and a second coil opposing the second magnet. The first frame is configured to rotate in a first axial direction perpendicular to an incident direction of light incident to the reflective member. The second frame is configured to rotate in a second axial direction parallel to an incident direction of light incident to the reflective member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav Smirnov
  • Publication number: 20230217132
    Abstract: A reflective module assembly is provided. The reflective module assembly includes a fixed body, a moving body configured to rotate with respect to the fixed body, a reflective member disposed in the moving body, the reflective member configured to change a direction of a path of light incident in a first optical axis direction to a second optical axis direction, three ball members spaced apart from a rotational axis of the moving body, the three ball members configured to rotatably support the moving body, and a groove arrangement disposed on at least one of the moving body and the fixed body, and configured to contact with the three ball members. The three ball members and the groove arrangement form six contact points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav SMIRNOV
  • Patent number: 11681139
    Abstract: A camera module includes: a first lens module having a first optical axis; a second lens module having a second optical axis; a first optical path converting member configured to convert a path of incident light to a first optical path connected to the first optical axis and a second optical path connected to the second optical axis; and a first driving device configured to drive the first optical path converting member such that one optical path among the first optical path and the second optical path is selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav Smirnov
  • Patent number: 11683571
    Abstract: An optical path change module includes: a first rotation holder; a reflection member disposed on the first rotation holder, and configured to change a path of light; a second rotation holder configured to support the first rotation holder; and a module case accommodating the second rotation holder. The first rotation holder is coupled to the second rotation holder, and configured to rotate around a first pivot axis. The second rotation holder is coupled to the module case, and configured to rotate around a second pivot axis intersecting the first pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav Smirnov
  • Patent number: 11683576
    Abstract: A camera module includes a lens barrel configured to receive a lens, a substrate on which an image sensor is disposed, a housing configured to receive the lens barrel and to contact the substrate, a heat transfer member configured to contact the housing, and a heat dissipation member configured to contact the heat transfer member and dissipate heat from the heat transfer member in different lateral directions about the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Viatcheslav Smirnov, Jong Won Song, Young An Choi, Tae Young Choi
  • Publication number: 20220236518
    Abstract: A camera module includes: a housing; a first frame rotatably mounted in the housing; a second frame rotatably mounted on the first frame; a reflective member mounted on the second frame; a first driver including a first magnet installed on either one of the housing and the first frame, and a first coil opposing the first magnet; and a second driver including a second magnet installed on either one of the housing and the second frame, and a second coil opposing the second magnet. The first frame is configured to rotate in a first axial direction perpendicular to an incident direction of light incident to the reflective member. The second frame is configured to rotate in a second axial direction parallel to an incident direction of light incident to the reflective member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav SMIRNOV
  • Publication number: 20220179228
    Abstract: A camera module includes a lens module, a first movable member, a second movable member, a fixed member, a first driving unit, and a second driving unit. The first movable member is coupled to the lens module and configured to rotate about a first axis virtually intersecting an optical axis of the lens module. The second movable member, supporting the first movable member, is configured to rotate about a second axis virtually intersecting the optical axis. The fixed member is configured to support the second movable member. The first driving unit, configured to provide a first driving force required to rotate the first movable member, includes a first driving magnet disposed on the first movable member. The second driving unit, configured to provide a second driving force required to rotate the second movable member, includes a second driving magnet disposed on the second movable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav SMIRNOV
  • Publication number: 20220159164
    Abstract: An optical path changing module includes: a first rotational holder on which a reflective member configured to change a path of light is mounted; a second rotational holder supporting the first rotational holder; and a first elastic support portion disposed between the first rotational holder and the second rotational holder. The first elastic support portion includes: a first shaft disposed along a first rotational axis that is a rotational axis of the first rotational holder, and fastened to either one of the first rotational holder and the second rotational holder; a first bracket fastened to the other one of the first rotational holder and the second rotational holder and accommodating the first shaft therein; and first elastic members connecting the first shaft to the first bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav SMIRNOV
  • Publication number: 20220159158
    Abstract: A camera module includes a lens barrel configured to receive a lens, a substrate on which an image sensor is disposed, a housing configured to receive the lens barrel and to contact the substrate, a heat transfer member configured to contact the housing, and a heat dissipation member configured to contact the heat transfer member and dissipate heat from the heat transfer member in different lateral directions about the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Viatcheslav SMIRNOV, Jong Won SONG, Young An CHOI, Tae Young CHOI
  • Publication number: 20220150389
    Abstract: An optical path change module includes: a first rotation holder; a reflection member disposed on the first rotation holder, and configured to change a path of light; a second rotation holder configured to support the first rotation holder; and a module case accommodating the second rotation holder. The first rotation holder is coupled to the second rotation holder, and configured to rotate around a first pivot axis. The second rotation holder is coupled to the module case, and configured to rotate around a second pivot axis intersecting the first pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav SMIRNOV
  • Publication number: 20210294092
    Abstract: A camera module includes: a first lens module having a first optical axis; a second lens module having a second optical axis; a first optical path converting member configured to convert a path of incident light to a first optical path connected to the first optical axis and a second optical path connected to the second optical axis; and a first driving device configured to drive the first optical path converting member such that one optical path among the first optical path and the second optical path is selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav SMIRNOV
  • Publication number: 20150214466
    Abstract: The vibration generating apparatus includes: a diaphragm formed of a metal; a piezoelectric plate mounted on at least one surface of the diaphragm; a fixed member coupled to the diaphragm along an outer circumference of the diaphragm to fix the diaphragm; and wherein the fixed member is formed of a material having a Young's modulus lower than that of steel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Sun PARK, Jung Hyun Park, Jong Woo Hong, Dong Woohn Kim, Viatcheslav Smirnov
  • Publication number: 20150187391
    Abstract: A base may include: a base frame formed by plastic working of a steel sheet; a motor installation portion formed by depressing one portion of the base frame so that the depressed outer portion protrudes from a bottom surface of the base frame; and an additional reinforcement member provided on an outer side of a side wall surface of the motor installation portion protruding from the bottom surface of the base frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Viatcheslav Smirnov, Jae Hwan Kwak, Hyun Chul Lee, Joo Young Lee
  • Publication number: 20150188382
    Abstract: There is provided a spindle motor including: a base member including a sleeve insertion part protruding in an axial direction; a core coupling portion coupled to an outer surface of the sleeve insertion part; and a stator core mounted on the core coupling portion, wherein one end of the core coupling portion is provided with a flange portion extended along a bottom surface of the base member and supporting the stator core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav SMIRNOV
  • Patent number: 8963401
    Abstract: There is provided a vibration actuator including: a housing providing an internal space and including holes formed to allow the internal space to be in communication with the outside; a diaphragm disposed to separate the internal space into first and second chambers; a mass body coupled to the diaphragm; and a piezoelectric element coupled to one inner surface of the housing and disposed under the mass body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav Smirnov
  • Patent number: 8953280
    Abstract: There is provided a spindle motor including: a shaft including a body portion having a fixing recess formed on a lower portion thereof, a flange portion extending in an outer radial direction from an upper portion of the body portion, and a first insertion portion extending downwardly from the flange portion in an axial direction; a lower thrust member including a fixed portion inserted into the fixing recess, a disk portion extending from the fixed portion in an outer radial direction, and first and second protrusion portions extending from the disk portion in the axial direction; a base member coupled to the second protrusion portion; and a rotating member forming a bearing clearance with the shaft and provided to be rotatable with respect to the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav Smirnov
  • Patent number: 8928196
    Abstract: There is provided a spindle motor including: a sleeve rotatably supporting a shaft; a rotor coupled to an upper end of the shaft and rotating in conjunction with the shaft; a stopper portion coupled to a main wall portion protruded from one surface of the rotor and facing an outer circumferential surface of the sleeve; a stator holder having a fixed portion coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the sleeve, an installation portion to which a core having a coil wound therearound is fixed, and a connection portion connecting an upper end of the fixed portion and an upper end of the installation portion; and a base member fixedly coupled to the stator holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav Smirnov
  • Patent number: 8861129
    Abstract: There is provided a spindle motor including: a shaft including a body portion and an extending portion extending from an upper portion of the body portion in an outer radial direction; a sleeve rotatably supporting the shaft; a rotor rotating in conjunction with the shaft and having a stopper portion facing an outer circumferential surface of the sleeve; and a cover plate coupled to the sleeve, while maintaining a gap with lower portions of the shaft and the sleeve, wherein the cover plate includes an airtight portion disposed below the shaft and the sleeve, an inner wall portion extending from the airtight portion in an axial direction and coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the sleeve, an outer wall portion coupled to a base member, and an upper wall portion connecting an upper end of the inner wall portion and an upper end of the outer wall portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav Smirnov
  • Publication number: 20140268412
    Abstract: There is provided a spindle motor, including: a rotating member including a shaft having a fixing groove disposed in a lower portion thereof, a hub base extending from an upper end of the shaft in an outer radial direction, and a magnet support part extending from an outer edge of the hub base downwardly in an axial direction; a sleeve rotatably supporting the rotating member; and a stopper including a fixed part inserted into the fixing groove and a flange part extending from an end of the fixed part in the outer radial direction, wherein the flange part includes a groove part formed by being recessed inwardly and an extension part extending from the groove part in the outer radial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Viatcheslav SMIRNOV
  • Publication number: 20140271287
    Abstract: There is provided a motor including: an upper housing; a lower housing coupled to the upper housing to provide an internal space; a shaft disposed within the internal space and coupled to a hydrodynamic bearing assembly; a rotor core coupled to the shaft and rotated together with the shaft; and a balancing unit coupled to the shaft to correct a rotational imbalance at the time of rotation of the shaft and the rotor core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Viatcheslav SMIRNOV