An auto-focus lens actuator using ionic polymer metal composites: Design, fabrication and control

Chuljin Kim, Sung Joo Kim, Hyunseok Yang, No Cheol Park, Young Pil Park

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Abstract

Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) are attractive smart materials. We propose an auto-focus (AF) lens actuator using IPMCs for cellular phones. In order to ensure stability, IPMCs were fabricated by using a plasma surface treatment and an ionic liquid solvent. AF lens actuator using IPMCs was designed to implement a large displacement and increased force by using a curved IPMCs. And the actuator had a structure with two springs to ensure stable AF actuation. Subsequently, a prototype AF lens actuator was fabricated. The parameters of the actuator were estimated from experimental data and a linear model of the AF lens actuator system. Then, a proportional-integral-derivative controller was designed, and the motion of the AF lens actuator was demonstrated through simulations and experiments.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1883-1887
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
Volume13
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Oct

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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