Variable-focus optical device based on liquid lens

By introducing a combination design of mounting sleeve and transparent tube into the liquid lens device, combined with the use of sealing and electrode blocks, the problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of liquid lenses is solved, achieving convenient disassembly and assembly and focus adjustment.

CN223597977UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25LINYI UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202422984666.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-04
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-04

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Technical Problem

Existing liquid lens devices require disassembly of the mounting mechanism during assembly and disassembly, resulting in poor performance.

Method used

The design incorporates an installation sleeve, a transparent tube, a sliding block, a positioning block, a threaded rod, and a limiting block. Combined with the sealing cover and electrode block, this design enables convenient installation and removal of the transparent tube and adjustment of the focal length.

Benefits of technology

This enables convenient assembly and disassembly of the liquid lens and easy adjustment of the focal length, improving the ease of use and maintenance of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of zoom optics, in particular to a zoom optical device based on a liquid lens, which comprises a mounting sleeve, a transparent tube is inserted into one side of the inner wall of the mounting sleeve, and a sliding block is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the transparent tube; through the arrangement of the mounting sleeve, the transparent tube, the sliding block, the positioning block, the threaded rod and the limiting block, during use, the mounting groove is formed in the inner bottom wall of the mounting sleeve so that the sliding block at the bottom of the transparent tube can be conveniently inserted in a sliding mode, the connecting rod drives the driving gear at the bottom end to rotate, and the driving gear drives the transmission gears meshed with the two sides of the surface to rotate; the two threaded rods drive limiting blocks with the surfaces in threaded connection to move correspondingly, so that the limiting blocks conveniently move into positioning grooves in the two sides of the inner wall of the mounting groove, the positioning blocks are conveniently and stably mounted in the mounting groove, and sliding blocks at the bottom of a transparent pipe are stably fixed in the mounting groove; therefore, the effect of conveniently disassembling and assembling the liquid lens is achieved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to zoom optical technology field, concretely relates to a kind of variable focus optical device based on liquid lens. BACKGROUND

[0002] Liquid lens is usually separated by two layers of incompatible transparent liquid (such as oil and water) and an elastic film. By external electric field, magnetic field or mechanical pressure, the shape or distribution of one of the liquids can be changed, so that the curvature of the lens is changed, and the focal length is adjusted. This process does not require moving any mechanical parts, so it has very high response speed and stability.

[0003] In the Chinese patent with publication number CN220473723U, a variable focus optical device based on liquid lens is mentioned, which includes a cylindrical container with a first liquid and a second liquid that do not mix in sequence along the axis inside. The two ends of the cylindrical container are flat lenses, and the inner wall of the cylindrical container is provided with a hydrophobic layer, and the side wall of the cylindrical container is provided with a first electrode and a second electrode on the opposite sides. The first liquid is a conductive solution, and the second liquid is a non-conductive solution, and the first electrode and the second electrode conduct the first liquid. The first electrode and the second electrode are connected with a variable voltage adjusting device. The focal length can be adjusted by controlling the voltage, which saves time and has high adjustment accuracy. At the same time, it can be applied to continuous zooming in a wide range, and has strong applicability and versatility. Finally, the present application solves the cumbersome steps of assembling and building with a large number of lenses in the prior art, and has good portability.

[0004] However, the above technical solution can adjust the focal length by controlling the voltage, which saves time and has high adjustment accuracy. However, when disassembling the liquid lens, the liquid lens is fixed in the mounting mechanism, and the staff needs to disassemble the mounting mechanism to replace the liquid lens, which reduces the use effect of the device, so the staff needs to improve it. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a variable focus optical device based on liquid lens to solve the problem of inconvenient disassembly of liquid lens in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0007] A variable focus optical device based on liquid lens, comprising:

[0008] A mounting sleeve;

[0009] The inner wall of the mounting sleeve is inserted with a transparent tube on one side, the bottom of the transparent tube is fixedly connected with a sliding block on one side, the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting sleeve is provided with a mounting groove, and the surface of the sliding block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove.

[0010] The inner wall of the mounting groove is provided with a positioning groove on both sides, the inner wall of the mounting groove is slidably connected with a positioning block on one side, and the back surface of the positioning block is overlapped with the surface of the sliding block, the top of the positioning block is rotatably connected with a connecting rod on one side, the top end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected with a handle, the bottom end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected with a driving gear, the surface of the driving gear is rotatably connected with a transmission gear on both sides, the inner wall of the positioning block is fixedly connected with a mounting block on one side, the driving gear and the two transmission gears are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting block on one side, the side of the transmission gear is fixedly connected with a threaded rod, the surface of the threaded rod is threadedly connected with a limiting block on one side, the surface of the limiting block is inserted into the inner wall of the positioning groove on one side, the inner wall of the limiting block is inserted with a connecting rod on both sides, and the tail end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting block.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the transparent tube is provided with a sealing groove, one end of the transparent tube is overlapped with a sealing cover plate, the back surface of the sealing cover plate is fixedly connected with a sealing ring on one side, and the surface of the sealing ring is inserted into the inner wall of the sealing groove on one side.

[0012] Preferably, the inner wall of the transparent tube is fixedly connected with a hydrophobic layer on one side, the inner wall of the hydrophobic layer is fixedly connected with a conductive solution on one side, and the inner wall of the hydrophobic layer is fixedly connected with a non-conductive solution on the other side.

[0013] Preferably, the inner wall of the transparent tube is fixedly connected with an electrode block on both sides, the surface of the transparent tube is fixedly connected with a wire on both sides, and the wire and the electrode block are electrically connected with each other.

[0014] Preferably, the surface of the mounting sleeve is fixedly connected with an assembly frame on one side, and the assembly frame is provided with an insertion port on one side.

[0015] Preferably, the inner wall of the assembly frame is fixedly connected with a power distributor on one side, the inner wall of the assembly frame is fixedly connected with a controller on the other side, the controller and the power distributor are electrically connected with each other, and the power distributor and the wire are electrically connected with each other.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:

[0017] (1) Through the setting of the mounting sleeve, the transparent tube, the sliding block, the positioning block, the threaded rod and the limiting block, when in use, the mounting groove is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the mounting sleeve to facilitate the sliding block at the bottom of the transparent tube to be slidingly inserted, the staff rotates the handle, the handle drives the connecting rod at the bottom to rotate, the connecting rod drives the drive gear at the bottom end to rotate, the drive gear drives the transmission gear meshed and connected on both sides of the surface to rotate, the two threaded rods respectively drive the limiting blocks meshed and connected on the surface to move, so that the limiting blocks are conveniently moved into the positioning grooves on the inner walls of the mounting groove, thereby the positioning blocks are stably mounted in the mounting groove, the sliding block at the bottom of the transparent tube is stably fixed in the mounting groove, and the transparent tube can be conveniently disassembled and assembled in the mounting sleeve, so that the effect of conveniently disassembling and assembling the liquid lens is achieved, and the staff can be conveniently operated.

[0018] (2) Through the setting of the transparent tube, the sealing cover plate, the conductive solution, the non-conductive solution, the electrode block, the wire and the power distributor, when in use, the back surface of the sealing cover plate is inserted into the sealing groove through the sealing ring, and glue is arranged at the connection between the sealing cover plate and the transparent tube, the transparent tube and the sealing cover plate are packaged in a double-sealing mode, the electrode block is controlled to be connected to the power supply by the wire, the conductive solution is connected to the power supply by the electrode block, the focal length of the liquid lens is adjusted, and the effect of conveniently adjusting the focal length is achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is one of the perspective views of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is the second perspective view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is the third perspective view of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is the perspective view of the positioning block of the utility model;

[0023] In the drawing: 1, mounting sleeve; 2, transparent tube; 3, sliding block; 4, mounting groove; 5, positioning groove; 6, positioning block; 7, connecting rod; 8, handle; 9, drive gear; 10, transmission gear; 11, mounting block; 12, threaded rod; 13, limiting block; 14, link rod; 15, sealing groove; 16, sealing cover plate; 17, sealing ring; 18, hydrophobic layer; 19, conductive solution; 20, non-conductive solution; 21, electrode block; 22, wire; 23, assembly frame; 24, insertion port; 25, power distributor; 26, controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example 1:

[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a variable-focus optical device based on a liquid lens includes:

[0027] Install sleeve 1;

[0028] A transparent tube 2 is inserted into one side of the inner wall of the mounting sleeve 1. A sliding block 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the transparent tube 2. An installation groove 4 is opened at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting sleeve 1, and one side of the surface of the sliding block 3 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the installation groove 4. An installation groove 4 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the mounting sleeve 1 to facilitate the sliding insertion of the sliding block 3 at the bottom of the transparent tube 2.

[0029] Positioning grooves 5 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the mounting groove 4. A positioning block 6 is slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the mounting groove 4, and the back of the positioning block 6 overlaps the surface of the sliding block 3. A connecting rod 7 is rotatably connected to one side of the top of the positioning block 6. A handle 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod 7, and a drive gear 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod 7. Transmission gears 10 are meshed on both sides of the surface of the drive gear 9. When the operator rotates the handle 8, the handle 8 drives the bottom connecting rod 7 to rotate, the connecting rod 7 drives the bottom drive gear 9 to rotate, and the drive gear 9 drives the transmission gears 10 meshed on both sides of the surface to rotate. An mounting block 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the positioning block 6, and one side of the drive gear 9 and the two transmission gears 10 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting block 11. A threaded rod 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the transmission gear 10. A limiting block 13 is threadedly connected to one side of the surface of the threaded rod 12, and one side of the surface of the limiting block 13 is inserted into the inner wall of the positioning groove 5. The two transmission gears 10 drive the threaded rod 12 on one side to rotate, and the two threaded rods 12 drive the limiting block 13 threadedly connected to the surface to move, so that the limiting block 13 can be easily moved into the positioning groove 5 on both sides of the inner wall of the mounting groove 4. This makes it easy to stably install the positioning block 6 inside the mounting groove 4, so that the sliding block 3 at the bottom of the transparent tube 2 is stably fixed inside the mounting groove 4, which makes it easy to conveniently install and remove the transparent tube 2 inside the mounting sleeve 1. Connecting rods 14 are inserted into both sides of the inner wall of the limiting block 13, and the tail end of the connecting rod 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting block 11.

[0030] Example 2:

[0031] Please seeFigure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a sealing groove 15 is provided at one end of the transparent tube 2, and a sealing cover plate 16 overlaps at one end of the transparent tube 2. A sealing ring 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the back of the sealing cover plate 16, and one side of the surface of the sealing ring 17 is inserted into the inner wall of the sealing groove 15. The back of the sealing cover plate 16 is inserted into the interior of the sealing groove 15 through the sealing ring 17. Adhesive is provided at the connection between the sealing cover plate 16 and the transparent tube 2, and the transparent tube 2 and the sealing cover plate 16 are sealed by a double-layer seal. A hydrophobic layer 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the transparent tube 2, and a conductive solution 19 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the hydrophobic layer 18. A non-conductive solution 20 is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the hydrophobic layer 18. Electrode blocks 21 are fixedly connected to both sides of the wall, and wires 22 are fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the transparent tube 2. The wires 22 and the electrode blocks 21 are electrically connected to each other. An assembly frame 23 is fixedly connected to one side of the surface of the mounting sleeve 1. An insertion interface 24 is opened on one side of the assembly frame 23. A distributor 25 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the assembly frame 23. The wires 22 are used to control the electrode blocks 21 to connect to the power supply. The electrode blocks 21 are used to facilitate the connection of the conductive solution 19 to the power supply, so that the focal length of the liquid lens can be easily adjusted. A controller 26 is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the assembly frame 23. The controller 26 and the distributor 25 are electrically connected to each other. The distributor 25 and the wires 22 are electrically connected to each other.

[0032] Example 3:

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in smart glasses or other wearable devices, liquid lenses can be used to adjust the focal length of the displayed content to suit the visual needs of different users.

[0034] Advantages: The integration of liquid lenses makes the device lighter and more portable, while providing a personalized visual experience, improving user comfort and satisfaction.

[0035] First, the transparent tube 2 is inserted into the inner wall of one side of the mounting sleeve 1. The bottom of the transparent tube 2 is fixedly connected with a sliding block 3 which can slide on the inner wall of the mounting groove 4 opened at the bottom of the mounting sleeve 1. The mounting groove 4 is provided with positioning grooves 5 on both sides of the inner wall. The positioning block 6 is slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the mounting groove 4, and the back surface of the positioning block 6 is overlapped with the surface of the sliding block 3. By rotating the handle 8, the connecting rod 7, the drive gear 9 and the transmission gear 10 are driven to rotate the threaded rod 12, thereby moving the limiting block 13 into the positioning groove 5 to stabilize the positioning block 6. One end of the transparent tube 2 is provided with a sealing groove 15 and overlapped with a sealing cover plate 16. The sealing cover plate 16 is fixedly connected with a sealing ring 17, and the transparent tube 2 and the sealing cover plate 16 are packaged by double sealing to ensure that the liquid does not leak. The inner wall of the transparent tube 2 is fixedly connected with a hydrophobic layer 18, and the inner wall of the hydrophobic layer 18 is fixedly connected with a conductive solution 19 on one side and a non-conductive solution 20 on the other side, forming the basic structure of the liquid lens. The inner wall of the transparent tube 2 is fixedly connected with an electrode block 21, and the surface of the transparent tube 2 is fixedly connected with a wire 22 which is electrically connected with the electrode block 21, providing a basis for electric control adjustment of the liquid lens. The surface of the mounting sleeve 1 is fixedly connected with an assembly frame 23, and the assembly frame 23 is provided with a plug-in port 24 on one side. The inner wall of the assembly frame 23 is fixedly connected with a power distributor 25 on one side and a controller 26 on the other side. The controller 26 is electrically connected with the power distributor 25, and the power distributor 25 is electrically connected with the wire 22, realizing electric control adjustment of the focal length of the liquid lens.

[0036] Focal length adjustment: by controlling the power supply, the electrode block 21 is connected to the power supply, so that the electric field between the conductive solution 19 and the non-conductive solution 20 changes, thereby changing the shape or distribution of the liquid, realizing the adjustment of the focal length.

[0037] Convenient disassembly and assembly: since the transparent tube 2 can be conveniently disassembled and assembled inside the mounting sleeve 1, the replacement and maintenance of the liquid lens become simple and fast.

[0038] Working principle: when using, the inner bottom wall of the installation sleeve 1 is provided with an installation groove 4, so that the sliding block 3 at the bottom of the transparent tube 2 is inserted and slid, the staff turns the handle 8, the handle 8 drives the connecting rod 7 at the bottom to rotate, the connecting rod 7 drives the driving gear 9 at the bottom end to rotate, the driving gear 9 drives the transmission gear 10 meshed and connected on both sides of the surface to rotate, the two transmission gears 10 drive the threaded rods 12 on one side to rotate respectively, the two threaded rods 12 drive the limiting blocks 13 connected with the surface by threads to move, so that the limiting blocks 13 are conveniently moved to the inside of the positioning grooves 5 on both sides of the inner wall of the installation groove 4, the back of the sealing cover plate 16 is inserted into the inside of the sealing groove 15 through the sealing ring 17, and glue is arranged at the connection between the sealing cover plate 16 and the transparent tube 2, the transparent tube 2 and the sealing cover plate 16 are packaged through the double-layer sealing mode, the electrode block 21 is controlled by the wire 22 to connect the power supply, the electrode block 21 is convenient for the conductive solution 19 to connect the power supply, so that the focal length of the liquid lens is convenient for adjusting.

[0039] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the utility model, the scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A variable-focus optical device based on a liquid lens, characterized in that, include: Install sleeve (1); A transparent tube (2) is inserted into one side of the inner wall of the mounting sleeve (1), and a sliding block (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the transparent tube (2). An installation groove (4) is opened at the bottom of the inner wall of the mounting sleeve (1), and one side of the surface of the sliding block (3) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the installation groove (4). Positioning grooves (5) are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the mounting groove (4). A positioning block (6) is slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the mounting groove (4), and the back of the positioning block (6) overlaps the surface of the sliding block (3). A connecting rod (7) is rotatably connected to one side of the top of the positioning block (6). A handle (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod (7). A drive gear (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod (7). Transmission gears (10) are meshed on both sides of the surface of the drive gear (9). One side of the inner wall of the positioning block (6) A mounting block (11) is fixedly connected to the side, and one side of the drive gear (9) and the two transmission gears (10) are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting block (11). One side of the transmission gear (10) is fixedly connected to a threaded rod (12). One side of the surface of the threaded rod (12) is threadedly connected to a limiting block (13), and one side of the surface of the limiting block (13) is inserted into the inner wall of the positioning groove (5). Both sides of the inner wall of the limiting block (13) are inserted with connecting rods (14), and the tail end of the connecting rod (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting block (11).

2. The variable-focus optical device based on a liquid lens according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the transparent tube (2) is provided with a sealing groove (15), and one end of the transparent tube (2) is connected to a sealing cover plate (16). A sealing ring (17) is fixedly connected to one side of the back of the sealing cover plate (16), and one side of the surface of the sealing ring (17) is inserted into the inner wall of the sealing groove (15).

3. The variable-focus optical device based on a liquid lens according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hydrophobic layer (18) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the transparent tube (2), a conductive solution (19) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the hydrophobic layer (18), and a non-conductive solution (20) is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the hydrophobic layer (18).

4. The variable-focus optical device based on a liquid lens according to claim 1, characterized in that: Electrode blocks (21) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the transparent tube (2), and wires (22) are fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the transparent tube (2), and the wires (22) and the electrode blocks (21) are electrically connected to each other.

5. A variable-focus optical device based on a liquid lens according to claim 1, characterized in that: An assembly frame (23) is fixedly connected to one side of the surface of the mounting sleeve (1), and an insertion interface (24) is provided on one side of the assembly frame (23).

6. A variable-focus optical device based on a liquid lens according to claim 5, characterized in that: A power distributor (25) is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall of the assembly frame (23), and a controller (26) is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the assembly frame (23). The controller (26) and the power distributor (25) are electrically connected to each other, and the power distributor (25) and the wire (22) are electrically connected to each other.

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  • Variable-focus optical device based on liquid lens

    CN220473723U