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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2022
Tomohiko Osaka, Tokyo, JP;
Yohei Enta, Tokyo, JP;
Tomohiko Osaka, Tokyo, JP;
Yohei Enta, Tokyo, JP;
Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
This optical element driving device () for driving an optical element comprises: a retaining part () having an opening that surrounds the outer periphery of an optical element and is capable of retaining the optical element; an accommodating part () for accommodating the retaining part in the inside thereof; and support parts (A) having a plurality of contact parts () that come in contact with the retaining part in at least three positions distributed in the circumferential direction inside the accommodating part, the support parts (A) supporting the retaining part so as to be able to move in an optical axis direction while the retaining part is pressed toward the inside of the opening by the plurality of contact parts.