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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 1998
Filed:
Jul. 30, 1996
Shinsuke Kohmoto, Tokyo, JP;
Norio Sato, Tokyo, JP;
Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A lens position adjusting apparatus for adjusting an axial position of a rearmost lens group of a plurality of lens groups provided in a focal length variable lens upon assembly of the focal length variable lens is provided. The lens position adjusting apparatus includes a lens frame, a lens frame holder and an engagement tooth array portion. The lens frame holds the rearmost lens group. The lens frame holder engages with the lens frame through a threaded engagement. The engagement tooth array portion is formed along a rear end of the lens frame. The engagement tooth array portion consists of a plurality of engaging teeth. Each of the engaging teeth extends in a direction substantially parallel to an optical axis facing towards a rear of the focal length variable lens.