Patent attributes
An optical unit may include a movable member configured to hold an optical module; a rotation supporting mechanism to support the movable member such that the movable member rotates on an optical axis; a fixing member to support the movable member; a rolling magnetic driving mechanism to rotate the movable member on the optical axis; and an optical module flexible printed circuit board. The movable member may include a holder configured to rotate on the optical axis while holding the optical module. The holder may include a fixing part to which the optical module flexible printed circuit board is fixed. The optical module flexible printed circuit board may include a connector inserting part connected to the fixing member or to a supporting member; and a flexed part formed between the connector inserting part and a portion fixed to the fixing part.