Novel portable microscope system

By designing a portable microscope system, the problem of matching existing microscope systems with cameras has been solved, resulting in a microscope system with high image clarity, adjustable focus, and simple operation, suitable for the detection of parasitic diseases.

CN222319212UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-07SHANTOU UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421073296.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-16
Publication Date
2025-01-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-16

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Technical Problem

Existing microscope systems are difficult to use with cameras, are cumbersome to assemble, and are difficult to quickly replace parts, making it impossible to achieve efficient image capture and magnified observation.

Method used

A novel portable microscope system has been designed, comprising a microscope tube, a frame, and a stage. The microscope tube has an observation channel and a camera slot, and is equipped with eyepieces and objectives. By adjusting the distance between the microscope tube and the stage and the supplementary lighting, the focal length and image clarity can be adjusted. The camera is fixed in the camera slot. The microscope tube is height-adjustable and can rotate. The stage is equipped with a light source and a removable cover.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable cooperation between the microscope and the camera, resulting in high image clarity, adjustable focus, and simple operation. It is suitable for the detection of parasitic diseases, meets the requirements of microscopic examination, and provides accurate and reliable image acquisition.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel portable microscope system, which comprises a lens cone, a rack and an objective table, the lens cone is provided with an observation channel, an eyepiece and an objective lens are sequentially arranged in the observation channel at intervals, and one end of the observation channel close to the eyepiece is provided with a camera groove; the rack is connected with the lens cone; the objective table is connected with the rack, the objective table is provided with a light source located on the extension line of the axis of the lens cone, the objective table is arranged on the end side, away from the camera groove, of the lens cone, and the axial distance between the objective table and the lens cone is adjustable. The camera for shooting is installed in the camera groove, observation pictures can be obtained continuously and stably, an ocular lens and an objective lens are used in a combined mode to achieve the magnification function of observation, the distance between the lens cone and the objective table is adjusted to achieve adjustment of the focal length of the microscope, and the light source is arranged for light supplement. And the definition and quality of the image are ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical diagnosis, in particular to a novel portable microscope system. Background Art

[0002] Malaria is a serious infectious disease caused by Plasmodium. Its timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for the treatment and control of the spread of malaria. Traditional malaria diagnosis relies on microscopy, which is to observe blood smears under a microscope to detect the presence of Plasmodium. In this process, high-magnification microscopes are indispensable tools. There are some microscope systems on the market, but these devices can only achieve conventional magnification observation and are difficult to match with existing cameras to achieve photo retention. In addition, the current microscope system is cumbersome to assemble and it is difficult to quickly replace parts. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a novel portable microscope system to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art and at least provide a beneficial choice or create conditions.

[0004] The technical solutions adopted to solve the above technical problems are:

[0005] The utility model provides a novel portable microscope system, comprising:

[0006] The lens barrel is provided with an observation channel, wherein an eyepiece and an objective lens are sequentially arranged in the observation channel, and a camera slot is provided at one end of the observation channel close to the eyepiece;

[0007] A frame connected to the lens barrel;

[0008] A stage is connected to the frame, the stage is provided with a light source located on the extension line of the axis of the lens barrel, the stage is arranged at the end side away from the lens barrel and away from the camera groove, and the axial distance between the stage and the lens barrel is adjustable.

[0009] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0010] When in use, the shooting camera can be installed in the camera slot, which is convenient for obtaining observation photos continuously and stably, and is used in combination with the eyepiece and objective lens to realize the magnification function of observation, which meets the microscopic examination requirements of parasitic disease detection. The focal length of the microscope can be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the lens barrel and the stage, and a light source is set for fill light to ensure the clarity and quality of the image.

[0011] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the lens barrel is vertically arranged, and the lens barrel is adjustably mounted on the frame along the axial direction.

[0012] This solution adjusts the height of the lens barrel on the frame to adjust the distance between the lens barrel and the stage, so as to observe and shoot from top to bottom.

[0013] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the stage is provided with a light trough, and the light source is installed in the light trough.

[0014] This solution uses lamp troughs to install light sources.

[0015] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a cover plate is detachably mounted on the top of the lamp trough, and the cover plate is provided with a light-transmitting hole coaxially arranged with the lens barrel.

[0016] When in use, place the prepared sample on the cover plate, and face the part to be observed to the light transmission hole, through which the light from the light source is transmitted.

[0017] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the frame includes a lifting frame and a fixed frame, the lifting frame is adjustable up and down and mounted on the fixed frame, the fixed frame is detachably connected to the stage, and the lens barrel is mounted on the lifting frame.

[0018] In this solution, the distance between the lens barrel and the stage is adjusted by adjusting the position of the lifting frame on the fixing frame, and the fixing frame is detachably mounted on the stage, which is convenient for carrying and assembling.

[0019] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the fixed frame is provided with at least one guide rod, and the lifting frame slides up and down in cooperation with the guide rod.

[0020] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the fixed frame is provided with an adjustment mechanism, which includes a vertically arranged rotating tube and a screw threadedly connected to the rotating tube, the protruding end of the screw is connected to the lifting frame, and the rotating tube is rotatably connected to the fixed frame.

[0021] In this solution, the rotating tube is rotated to drive the screw rod to move up and down, thereby driving the lifting frame to move up and down along the guide rod to achieve height adjustment of the lens barrel.

[0022] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the lens barrel is mounted on the lifting frame in an adjustable manner up and down.

[0023] This solution can also be adjusted up and down on the lifting frame to achieve two-level lifting adjustment.

[0024] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the lifting frame is provided with a connecting sleeve, the lens barrel is sleeved on the connecting sleeve, and the outer peripheral wall of the connecting sleeve is provided with at least one locking screw, and the locking screw abuts against the lens barrel.

[0025] In this solution, the lens barrel is mounted with a connecting sleeve, so that the lens barrel can be raised and lowered and can also be rotated 360 degrees, and the lens barrel is locked by a locking screw.

[0026] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a first step, a second step and a third step are sequentially arranged in the observation channel from bottom to top, the objective lens is arranged on the first step, the eyepiece is arranged on the second step, and the third step is arranged in the camera slot.

[0027] When the camera set in this solution is installed in the camera slot, the camera is supported by the third step, and the camera can be rotated 360° to find the best shooting position, with good fit and stable structure. When installing the eyepiece and objective lens, first place the objective lens from top to bottom on the first step, and then place the eyepiece on the second step, wherein the inner diameter of the second step is larger than the outer diameter of the objective lens. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a novel portable microscope system provided by the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a front view of an embodiment of a novel portable microscope system provided by the utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a front cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a novel portable microscope system provided by the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the utility model. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the utility model, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the protection scope of the utility model.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, if there are words such as "several", it means one or more, "more" means more than two, greater than, less than, exceed, etc. are understood to exclude the number, and above, below, within, etc. are understood to include the number.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3 The novel portable microscope system of the utility model is implemented as follows:

[0037] The novel portable microscope system of this embodiment includes a lens barrel 100 , a frame 400 and a stage 500 .

[0038] The lens barrel 100 is vertically arranged and has a hollow structure. The lens barrel 100 is provided with an observation channel 110 which passes through from top to bottom. An eyepiece 200 and an objective lens 300 are arranged in the observation channel 110. The eyepiece 200 and the objective lens 300 are arranged with an interval up and down.

[0039] In this embodiment, a first step 112 and a second step 113 are provided inside the observation channel 110. The first step 112 and the second step 113 are arranged in sequence from bottom to top. The objective lens 300 is installed on the first step 112, and the eyepiece 200 is installed on the second step 113. The inner diameter of the second step 113 is larger than the outer diameter of the objective lens 300. When installing the eyepiece 200 and the objective lens 300, the objective lens 300 is first placed on the first step 112 from top to bottom, and then the eyepiece 200 is placed on the second step 113.

[0040] In some embodiments, a plurality of circular gaskets are placed on the first step 112 and the second step 113. The objective lens 300 is placed on the first step 112 through the plurality of circular gaskets, and the eyepiece 200 is placed on the second step 113 through the plurality of circular gaskets. The user can adjust the distance between the eyepiece 200 and the objective lens 300 by adding or reducing the circular gaskets.

[0041] A camera slot 111 is provided at the upper end of the observation channel 110, and a third step 114 is provided in the camera slot 111. When it is necessary to collect the observed image, the shooting camera is installed in the camera slot 111, and the camera is set to face downward, so as to facilitate the continuous and stable acquisition of observed photos, and is used in combination with the eyepiece 200 and the objective lens 300 to realize the magnification function of observation, which meets the microscopic examination requirements of parasitic disease detection.

[0042] The third step 114 supports the camera. In some embodiments, a plurality of circular gaskets are placed on the third step 114. The camera is placed on the third step 114 through the plurality of circular gaskets to adjust the position of the camera.

[0043] This design provides users with great flexibility. Users can easily replace different eyepiece 200-objective lens 300 combinations to meet different experimental needs or personal preferences. This design allows users to easily adapt to commonly used eyepieces 200, objective lenses 300 and cameras on the market without worrying about compatibility issues, while ensuring image clarity and quality.

[0044] The design of the camera slot 111 allows the camera to be fixed on the microscope and will not move at will, thereby ensuring the overall stability of the device. This stability ensures the accuracy and reliability of image acquisition, allowing users to collect and observe cell images more conveniently and stably.

[0045] The lens barrel 100 is connected to the stage 500 through the frame 400. The stage 500 is arranged below the lens barrel 100. The stage 500 is provided with a light source 510. The light source 510 is arranged on the extension line of the axis of the lens barrel 100. In this embodiment, the light source 510 is provided for fill light to ensure the clarity and quality of the image.

[0046] The light source 510 may be an LED lamp.

[0047] When in use, a glass slide can be placed on the top of the stage 500, so that the user can easily prepare and observe samples. At the same time, the stage 500 can ensure the stability of the entire microscope, providing the user with a reliable experimental platform.

[0048] A sponge gasket is provided on the top of the stage 500 of this embodiment, which can play a fixing role and prevent the microscope system from shaking left and right.

[0049] In this embodiment, the axial distance between the stage 500 and the lens barrel 100 is adjustable, and the focal length of the microscope can be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the lens barrel 100 and the stage 500.

[0050] Furthermore, the lens barrel 100 of this embodiment is adjustably mounted on the frame 400 along the axial direction, and the distance between the lens barrel 100 and the stage 500 can be adjusted by adjusting the height of the lens barrel 100 on the frame 400 .

[0051] The frame 400 of this embodiment includes a lifting frame 410 and a fixed frame 420. The lifting frame 410 is mounted on the fixed frame 420 so as to be adjustable up and down. The fixed frame 420 is detachably connected to the stage 500. The lens barrel 100 is mounted on the lifting frame 410. The distance between the lens barrel 100 and the stage 500 can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the lifting frame 410 on the fixed frame 420. The fixed frame 420 is detachably mounted on the stage 500 for easy carrying and assembly.

[0052] Specifically, the fixing frame 420 of the present embodiment is provided with a vertically arranged guide rod 421 , and the lifting frame 410 is slidably matched with the guide rod 421 up and down. In the present embodiment, two guide rods 421 are provided.

[0053] The fixed frame 420 is provided with an adjusting mechanism 430, which includes a vertically arranged rotating tube 431 and a screw rod 432 threadedly connected to the rotating tube 431, the upper protruding end of the screw rod 432 is connected to the lifting frame 410, and the lower end of the rotating tube 431 is rotatably connected to the fixed frame 420. The rotating tube 431 is rotated to drive the screw rod 432 to rise and fall, thereby driving the lifting frame 410 to rise and fall along the guide rod 421, thereby realizing the height adjustment of the lens barrel 100.

[0054] In other embodiments, the adjustment mechanism 430 may adopt other structures.

[0055] The fixing frame 420 is connected to the stage 500 via a plurality of screws.

[0056] Furthermore, the lens barrel 100 is vertically adjustable on the lifting frame 410 . The lens barrel 100 of this embodiment can also be adjusted up and down on the lifting frame 410 to achieve two-level lifting adjustment.

[0057] Specifically: the lifting frame 410 is provided with a connecting sleeve 411, and the lens barrel 100 is mounted on the connecting sleeve 411. The outer peripheral wall of the connecting sleeve 411 is provided with at least one locking screw 412, and the locking screw 412 is in contact with the lens barrel 100. The lens barrel 100 is mounted through the connecting sleeve 411, so that the lens barrel 100 can be lifted up and down and can also be rotated 360°, and the lens barrel 100 is locked by the locking screw 412.

[0058] A lamp trough 520 is provided on the top of the stage 500 of the present embodiment, and the light source 510 is installed in the lamp trough 520. A cover plate 521 is detachably provided on the top of the lamp trough 520, and the cover plate 521 is provided with a light-transmitting hole 522 which is coaxially arranged with the lens barrel 100. When in use, the prepared sample is placed on the cover plate 521, and the part to be observed is aligned with the light-transmitting hole 522, and the light of the light source 510 is transmitted through the light-transmitting hole 522.

[0059] When using the system, the user first installs the frame 400 and the stage 500, turns on the light source 510 on the light slot 520, prepares the sample and places it on the cover plate 521, aligns the part to be observed with the light-transmitting hole 522, installs the eyepiece 200 and the objective lens 300 in the lens barrel 100, fixes the lens barrel 100 on the connecting sleeve 411 by means of the locking screw 412, installs the camera in the camera slot 111, and starts adjusting the rotating tube 431 to move the lifting frame 410 up and down until the object in the sample can be clearly seen, and takes pictures and performs subsequent processing through the camera.

[0060] In this way, the novel portable microscope system in this embodiment can realize microscope observation and photo taking at a larger magnification through simple operation.

[0061] In summary, this microscope provides users with a variety of conveniences through flexible component design, simple adjustment methods, stable fixed structure and convenient operating platform. Whether in experimental design, operation adjustment or image acquisition, it can meet the needs of users and make cell observation and image analysis easier and more efficient.

[0062] It realizes the integration of taking sample images and diagnosing diseases, making the whole more practical, the overall structure has good stability, simple operation and labor saving.

[0063] The preferred implementation modes of the present invention are specifically described above, but the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art may make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the present invention, and these equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A novel portable microscope system, characterized in that: include: The lens barrel (100) is provided with an observation channel (110), an eyepiece (200) and an objective lens (300) are sequentially arranged inside the observation channel (110), and a camera slot (111) is provided at one end of the observation channel (110) close to the eyepiece (200); A frame (400) connected to the lens barrel (100); A stage (500) is connected to the frame (400), the stage (500) is provided with a light source (510) located on the extension line of the axis of the lens barrel (100), the stage (500) is arranged at an end side away from the lens barrel (100) and away from the camera groove (111), and the axial distance between the stage (500) and the lens barrel (100) is adjustable.

2. The novel portable microscope system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The lens barrel (100) is arranged vertically, and the lens barrel (100) is adjustably mounted on the frame (400) along the axial direction.

3. The novel portable microscope system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The object carrier (500) is provided with a light trough (520), and the light source (510) is installed in the light trough (520).

4. The novel portable microscope system according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A cover plate (521) is detachably mounted on the top of the light trough (520), and the cover plate (521) is provided with a light-transmitting hole (522) coaxially arranged with the lens barrel (100).

5. The novel portable microscope system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The frame (400) comprises a lifting frame (410) and a fixing frame (420); the lifting frame (410) is mounted on the fixing frame (420) in an adjustable manner up and down; the fixing frame (420) is detachably connected to the stage (500); and the lens barrel (100) is mounted on the lifting frame (410).

6. The novel portable microscope system according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The fixing frame (420) is provided with at least one guide rod (421), and the lifting frame (410) is slidably matched with the guide rod (421) up and down.

7. The novel portable microscope system according to claim 6 is characterized in that: The fixing frame (420) is provided with an adjusting mechanism (430), and the adjusting mechanism (430) comprises a vertically arranged rotating tube (431), and a screw rod (432) threadedly connected to the rotating tube (431), wherein the protruding end of the screw rod (432) is connected to the lifting frame (410), and the rotating tube (431) is rotatably connected to the fixing frame (420).

8. The novel portable microscope system according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The lens barrel (100) is mounted on the lifting frame (410) in an adjustable manner up and down.

9. The novel portable microscope system according to claim 8 is characterized in that: The lifting frame (410) is provided with a connecting sleeve (411), the lens barrel (100) is sleeved on the connecting sleeve (411), and the outer peripheral wall of the connecting sleeve (411) is provided with at least one locking screw (412), and the locking screw (412) abuts against the lens barrel (100).

10. The novel portable microscope system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: A first step (112), a second step (113) and a third step (114) are sequentially arranged in the observation channel (110) from bottom to top; the objective lens (300) is arranged on the first step (112); the eyepiece (200) is arranged on the second step (113); and the third step (114) is arranged in the camera slot (111).