Chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope

By designing the storage mechanism of the mobile clamping plate and the support plate in a confocal microscope, the problem of inconvenient cleaning of microscopes in the prior art is solved, and effective storage and cleaning when not in use is achieved.

CN222618868UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14HUBEI XUANYUN NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421085488.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-17
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-17

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Technical Problem

The existing confocal microscope cannot store the clamping mechanism when not in use, which makes it difficult to clean the surface of the stage and is inconvenient to use.

Method used

A chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope is designed. By moving the clamping plate and support plate, it shrinks downwards into the inside of the opening, and blocks the top of the opening through the movable plate to prevent dust from falling into it, making it easy to clean.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the storage of the clamping mechanism and the cleaning of the stage surface when not in use, which is convenient for maintenance and use and avoids dust entering the inside of the microscope.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a confocal microscope for correcting and adjusting chromatic aberration, which comprises a microscope body, the microscope body comprises a fixed seat, a supporting seat is fixed at the top of the fixed seat, an eyepiece is fixedly arranged on the supporting seat, a connecting seat is arranged on the side of the supporting seat, a slot is arranged on the connecting seat, and the eyepiece is fixedly arranged on the connecting seat. An open groove is formed in the fixed seat, a movable frame is movably installed in the open groove, one end of the movable frame is matched with the eyepiece, an illumination mechanism is fixedly installed on the fixed seat, and a movable seat is movably installed at the top of the illumination mechanism and movably installed on the fixed seat. According to the chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope, in the later period of use, the clamping plate is moved to one end of the supporting plate, the supporting plate and the clamping plate are downwards contracted into the opening, the movable plate shields and seals the top of the opening, dust is prevented from falling onto the illumination mechanism from the opening, and in addition, the surface of the movable seat is conveniently cleaned and used.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of confocal microscope equipment, in particular to a chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope. Background Art

[0002] The confocal microscope is a high-tech microscope that has departed from the field light source and local plane imaging mode of the traditional optical microscope. It is based on fluorescence microscope imaging with the addition of a laser scanning device. It uses a laser beam as the light source. The laser beam passes through the illumination pinhole, is reflected by the beam splitter to the objective lens, and is focused on the sample, automatically correcting the chromatic aberration of the object.

[0003] According to a control mechanism for three-dimensional imaging of a confocal microscope disclosed in the existing patent document with publication number CN116794821A, the control mechanism comprises a laser scanning confocal microscope body, a shaft is rotatably mounted on the stage of the laser scanning confocal microscope body, a rotating table is fixed on the top of the shaft, and a clamping mechanism is arranged on the rotating table for firmly clamping a vessel or a slide; a driving cavity is arranged in the stage, the bottom end of the stage extends through the driving cavity, and a steering control mechanism is arranged in the driving cavity. When the technical solution is in use, the shaft and the rotating table can be driven to rotate through the steering control mechanism, thereby driving the cells to rotate and change direction, which is convenient for observing biological cells at different angles, and the stage can be driven to be lifted and adjusted through the lifting and lowering control mechanism, thereby meeting actual use needs, and the overall structural layout is reasonable and practical. With respect to the above technical solution, although the scheme realizes the lifting and lowering adjustment of the stage, the clamping mechanism cannot be stored when not in use in the later stage, which is not convenient for cleaning the surface of the stage, and there is inconvenience in use. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model aims to provide a chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology. The utility model has a novel structure. When in use, the clamping plate is later moved to one end of the supporting plate, and the supporting plate and the clamping plate are retracted downward to the inside of the opening. The movable plate blocks and seals the top of the opening to prevent dust from falling from the opening onto the lighting mechanism. It is also convenient for cleaning the surface of the movable seat.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model is realized through the following technical scheme: a chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope, comprising a microscope body, the microscope body comprising a fixed seat, a support seat fixed on the top of the fixed seat, an eyepiece fixedly installed on the support seat, a connecting seat installed on the side of the support seat, a groove formed on the connecting seat, a movable frame movably installed inside the groove, one end of the movable frame cooperates with the eyepiece, an illumination mechanism is fixedly installed on the fixed seat, a movable seat movably installed on the top of the illumination mechanism, and the movable seat is movably installed on the fixed seat.

[0006] Furthermore, a movable plate is movably mounted on the movable seat, a slide groove is formed on the inner wall of the movable plate, a slider is fixed on the movable seat, and the slider is movably mounted inside the slide groove.

[0007] Furthermore, an objective lens is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the support seat, the objective lens cooperates with the eyepiece, an opening is formed on the movable seat, and a clamping assembly is movably mounted inside the opening.

[0008] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes a support plate, a fixing groove is formed on the top of the support plate, a fixing block is movably installed inside the fixing groove, and a connecting plate is welded to the fixing block.

[0009] Furthermore, a clamping plate is fixed on the connecting plate, a tension mechanism is fixed inside the fixing groove, and one end of the tension mechanism is fixedly mounted on the fixing block.

[0010] Furthermore, a cross bar is welded between the support plates, a limiting mechanism is installed on the cross bar, a slot is opened on the inner wall of the opening, and the limiting mechanism is movably installed inside the slot.

[0011] Furthermore, a limiting groove is provided on the inner wall of the slot, a protrusion is welded on the movable frame, and the protrusion is movably installed inside the limiting groove.

[0012] Furthermore, a silicone plate is fixed on the inner wall of one end of the movable frame, and the silicone plate matches with one end of the eyepiece.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model is a chromatic aberration correction adjustment confocal microscope, comprising a fixed seat; an illumination mechanism; a movable seat; a movable plate; an objective lens; a support seat; a connecting seat; an eyepiece; a movable frame; a slot; a slide slot; an opening; a clamping assembly; a convex block; a limiting slot; a supporting plate; a cross bar; a limiting mechanism; a fixed slot; a fixed block; a connecting plate; a clamping plate; and a tension mechanism.

[0014] 1. A chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope, when in use, the clamping plate is moved to one end of the supporting plate, the supporting plate and the clamping plate are retracted downward to the inside of the opening, the movable plate blocks and seals the top of the opening to prevent dust from falling from the opening onto the lighting mechanism, and it is also convenient to clean the surface of the movable seat.

[0015] 2. A chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope, in which the movable frame is later moved horizontally and then forward and backward, and one end of the movable frame is moved to the position of the eyepiece. The position of the eyepiece is shielded by the movable frame to prevent dust from falling onto the eyepiece. When not in use, the movable frame is retracted on the connecting seat and the supporting seat to avoid taking up too much space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope after the movable frame is retracted;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a convex block for adjusting a chromatic aberration correction of a confocal microscope according to the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a top view of the structure of a connection base for adjusting a chromatic aberration correction confocal microscope of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a clamping assembly for adjusting a confocal microscope for chromatic aberration correction according to the utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clamping plate after contraction of a chromatic aberration correction adjustment confocal microscope of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tension mechanism for adjusting a chromatic aberration correction confocal microscope of the utility model;

[0023] In the figure: 1. fixed seat; 2. lighting mechanism; 3. movable seat; 4. movable plate; 5. objective lens; 6. supporting seat; 7. connecting seat; 8. eyepiece; 9. movable frame; 10. slot; 11. slide slot; 12. opening; 13. clamping assembly; 14. protrusion; 15. limit slot; 16. supporting plate; 17. cross bar; 18. limit mechanism; 19. fixed slot; 20. fixed block; 21. connecting plate; 22. clamping plate; 23. tension mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0025] See also Figures 1 to 7 The utility model provides a technical solution: a chromatic aberration correction adjustment confocal microscope, comprising a microscope body, the microscope body comprising a fixed seat 1, a support seat 6 is fixedly provided on the top of the fixed seat 1, an eyepiece 8 is fixedly installed on the support seat 6, a connecting seat 7 is installed on the side of the support seat 6, a groove 10 is provided on the connecting seat 7, a movable frame 9 is movably installed inside the groove 10, one end of the movable frame 9 cooperates with the eyepiece 8, an illumination mechanism 2 is fixedly installed on the fixed seat 1, a movable seat 3 is movably installed on the top of the illumination mechanism 2, the movable seat 3 is movably installed on the fixed seat 1, a movable plate 4 is movably installed on the movable seat 3, a slide groove 11 is provided on the inner wall of the movable plate 4, a slider is fixed on the movable seat 3, the slider is movably installed inside the slide groove 11, the illumination mechanism 2 is an illumination lamp on an existing microscope, and illumination is completed from the bottom of the slide.

[0026] In this embodiment, an objective lens 5 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the support seat 6, and the objective lens 5 cooperates with the eyepiece 8. An opening 12 is formed on the movable seat 3, and a clamping assembly 13 is movably mounted inside the opening 12. The clamping assembly 13 includes a support plate 16, and a fixing groove 19 is formed on the top of the support plate 16. A fixing block 20 is movably mounted inside the fixing groove 19. A connecting plate 21 is welded on the fixing block 20, and a clamping plate 22 is fixed on the connecting plate 21. A tension mechanism 23 is fixed inside the fixing groove 19, and one end of the tension mechanism 23 is fixedly mounted on the fixing block 20. The tension mechanism 23 is a tension spring, which drives the clamping plate 22 to move inward at all times to complete the clamping and fixation of the object inward.

[0027] In this embodiment, a cross bar 17 is welded between the support plates 16, and a limiting mechanism 18 is installed on the cross bar 17. A slot is opened on the inner wall of the opening 12, and the limiting mechanism 18 is movably installed inside the slot. A limiting slot 15 is opened on the inner wall of the slot 10, and a protrusion 14 is welded on the movable frame 9, and the protrusion 14 is movably installed inside the limiting slot 15. A silicone plate is fixed on the inner wall of one end of the movable frame 9, and the silicone plate cooperates with one end of the eyepiece 8. The silicone plate is squeezed and deformed to contact the eyepiece 8, and the deformation of the silicone plate is used to wrap and seal the eyepiece 8.

[0028] When the device is in use, first slide the movable frame 9 horizontally inside the slot 10, the horizontal sliding of the movable frame 9 is separated from the eyepiece 8, and after separation, the movable frame 9 moves forward and backward on the connecting seat 7, and the forward and backward movement shrinks the movable frame 9 inside the connecting seat 7, and slides the movable plate 4 on the movable seat 3, and the sliding makes the movable plate 4 lose the limit on the top of the clamping assembly 13, and the support plate 16 is moved upward inside the opening 12 through the limit mechanism 18 on the cross bar 17. After the support plate 16 moves upward, the bottom of the clamping plate 22 is higher than the horizontal plane of the movable seat 3. When in use, the clamping plate 22 drives the connecting plate 21 in the fixed groove 19. The inside slides toward the outside, the clamping plate 22 moves to open the space between, the object is placed between the clamping plates 22, the clamping plates 22 are released, and the pulling mechanism 23 pulls the fixing block 20 to move inside the fixing groove 19, and the movement enables the clamping plate 22 to quickly clamp and fix the object. When not in use, the support plate 16 and the clamping plate 22 are retracted inside the opening 12, and the movable plate 4 seals the opening 12 to prevent dust from falling from the opening 12 to the lighting mechanism 2. The movable seat 3 is lowered by the adjustment knob on the fixed seat 1. The movable seat 3 is lowered so that the bottom contacts the lighting mechanism 2, and the lighting mechanism 2 is sealed and protected after contact.

[0029] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the utility model. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the utility model is defined by the attached claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all changes within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0030] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope, comprising a microscope body, characterized in that: The microscope body comprises a fixed seat (1), a support seat (6) is fixed on the top of the fixed seat (1), an eyepiece (8) is fixedly mounted on the support seat (6), a connecting seat (7) is mounted on the side of the support seat (6), a slot (10) is formed on the connecting seat (7), a movable frame (9) is movably mounted inside the slot (10), one end of the movable frame (9) is matched with the eyepiece (8), an illuminating mechanism (2) is fixedly mounted on the fixed seat (1), a movable seat (3) is movably mounted on the top of the illuminating mechanism (2), and the movable seat (3) is movably mounted on the fixed seat (1).

2. The chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: A movable plate (4) is movably mounted on the movable seat (3), a slide groove (11) is provided on the inner wall of the movable plate (4), and a slider is fixed on the movable seat (3), the slider being movably mounted inside the slide groove (11).

3. The chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: An objective lens (5) is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the support seat (6), and the objective lens (5) cooperates with the eyepiece (8). An opening (12) is formed on the movable seat (3), and a clamping assembly (13) is movably mounted inside the opening (12).

4. The chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (13) comprises a support plate (16), a fixing groove (19) is formed on the top of the support plate (16), a fixing block (20) is movably mounted inside the fixing groove (19), and a connecting plate (21) is welded to the fixing block (20).

5. The chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope according to claim 4, characterized in that: A clamping plate (22) is fixed on the connecting plate (21), a tension mechanism (23) is fixed inside the fixing groove (19), and one end of the tension mechanism (23) is fixedly mounted on the fixing block (20).

6. The chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cross bar (17) is welded between the support plates (16), a limiting mechanism (18) is installed on the cross bar (17), a slot is provided on the inner wall of the opening (12), and the limiting mechanism (18) is movably installed inside the slot.

7. The chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting groove (15) is formed on the inner wall of the slot (10), a convex block (14) is welded on the movable frame (9), and the convex block (14) is movably mounted inside the limiting groove (15).

8. The chromatic aberration correction and adjustment confocal microscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: A silicone plate is fixed on the inner wall of one end of the movable frame (9), and the silicone plate matches one end of the eyepiece (8).

Citation Information

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    CN116794821A