Modular optical integrating sphere assembly
By using a modularly designed integrating sphere assembly, the integrating sphere is divided into multiple independently manufactureable and assembleable parts, solving the problems of inconvenience in manufacturing, transportation and maintenance of traditional integrating spheres, and realizing flexible and personalized optical testing adaptability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520303345.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-25
AI Technical Summary
Traditional integrating spheres are designed as a single unit, which leads to inconvenience in manufacturing and transportation, high installation requirements, high maintenance and upgrade costs, and difficulty in meeting personalized needs.
The modular design divides the integrating sphere into several parts that can be manufactured and assembled independently, including the front hemisphere, rear hemisphere, back plate, side plate, and upper and lower plates. These parts are combined using locking and snap-fit structures to meet the personalized needs of different application scenarios.
It reduces production and transportation costs, simplifies the installation process, lowers maintenance costs, and improves flexibility and adaptability, meeting a variety of optical testing needs.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of integrating sphere equipment, in particular to the optical integrating sphere assembly of modular design. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the field of optical measurement and testing, integrating spheres are important optical devices widely used in luminous flux measurement, spectral analysis, light source characteristic testing, and optical system calibration. Traditional integrating sphere designs usually adopt an integrated structure, i.e., the entire integrating sphere shell is an indivisible whole. While this design ensures the structural stability and optical performance of the integrating sphere to some extent, it also has many shortcomings.
[0003] On the one hand, the integrated design of the integrating sphere has many inconveniences in manufacturing, transportation, and installation. Due to its large size and indivisibility, it requires a large production space during manufacturing, is prone to damage during transportation, and requires specific installation conditions and tools during installation.
[0004] On the other hand, the integrated design of the integrating sphere has limitations in maintenance and upgrading. Once a part of the integrating sphere fails or needs to be upgraded, the entire integrating sphere often needs to be replaced, which not only increases maintenance costs but also wastes resources.
[0005] In addition, the design of traditional integrating spheres often lacks flexibility and is difficult to meet individualized needs in different application scenarios. For example, in certain specific optical testing or measurement tasks, the integrating sphere may need to have specific light inlet sizes, observation port positions, or internal coatings, etc., and the integrated design of the integrating sphere is difficult to meet these individualized needs. SUMMARY
[0006] The utility model aims at providing the optical integrating sphere assembly of modular design to solve the problem that the traditional integrating sphere design usually adopts an integrated structure, i.e., the entire integrating sphere shell is an indivisible whole, which ensures the structural stability and optical performance of the integrating sphere to some extent but also has many shortcomings.
[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the optical integrating sphere assembly of modular design, including the base, the top of base installs the stand, the stand is provided with the sliding sleeve on the sliding, the sliding sleeve is fixed on the stand through the adjusting bolt locking, the one side of sliding sleeve is installed the integrating sphere, the integrating sphere includes the front hemisphere and rear hemisphere, the structure of front hemisphere and rear hemisphere is same, the rear hemisphere is the hemispherical structure, including a backplate, two side plates and two upper and lower plates.
[0008] As preferred, one side of the front hemisphere is provided with a light inlet, and the top of the front hemisphere is provided with an observation port.
[0009] As preferred, the side edges of the back plate are provided with first locking plates near the side plate, the upper and lower plate, and the side plate, the upper and lower plate are also provided with first locking plates near the back plate, and the adjacent two first locking plates are locked and fixed by bolts.
[0010] As preferred, the bottom of the upper and lower plate is provided with a second locking plate, and the upper and lower sides of the side plate are also provided with a second locking plate, and the adjacent two second locking plates are locked and fixed by bolts.
[0011] As preferred, the side edges of the back plate are provided with first locking plates near the side plate, the upper and lower plate, and the side plate, the upper and lower plate are also provided with first locking plates near the back plate, and the adjacent two first locking plates are locked and fixed by bolts.
[0012] As preferred, the side edges of the back plate are provided with first locking plates near the side plate, the upper and lower plate, and the side plate, the upper and lower plate are also provided with first locking plates near the back plate, and the adjacent two first locking plates are locked and fixed by bolts.
[0013] As preferred, the side edges of the back plate are provided with first locking plates near the side plate, the upper and lower plate, and the side plate, the upper and lower plate are also provided with first locking plates near the back plate, and the adjacent two first locking plates are locked and fixed by bolts.
[0014] As preferred, the adjacent sealing plates are provided with sealing strips.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of:
[0016] The modular design optical integrating sphere assembly, through the modular design, each part of the integrating sphere such as the front hemisphere, the back hemisphere, the back plate, the side plate and the upper and lower plate can be independently manufactured and assembled, the production difficulty and cost are greatly reduced, and transportation and installation are also facilitated.
[0017] In addition, the modular design also gives the integrating sphere higher flexibility, the size of the light inlet, the position of the observation port or the internal coating can be flexibly adjusted according to the individualized needs in different application scenes, and more extensive optical testing or measurement task requirements are met. Therefore, the modular design optical integrating sphere assembly has remarkable technical effects and practical values. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 It is the overall structure schematic view of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 It is the structure schematic view of the integrating sphere in the utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 It is the external structure schematic view of the back hemisphere in the utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 It is the internal structure schematic view of the back hemisphere in the utility model;
[0022] The meaning of each reference numeral in the figure is:
[0023] 1, base; 2, stand; 3, sliding sleeve; 31, adjusting bolt; 4, integrating sphere; 41, back hemisphere; 411, back plate; 4111, lateral splicing groove; 412, side plate; 4121, lateral splicing groove; 4122, vertical splicing block; 413, upper and lower plate; 4131, vertical splicing groove; 414, first locking plate; 415, second locking plate; 416, sealing plate; 42, front hemisphere; 43, light inlet; 44, observation port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0025] The utility model provides modular design's optical integrating sphere assembly, as shown, Figures 1-4 The utility model discloses a modular design's optical integrating sphere assembly, as shown, including base 1, the top of base 1 is installed with stand 2, and the sliding sleeve 3 is arranged on the stand 2, and the sliding sleeve 3 is locked and fixed on the stand 2 through adjusting bolt 31, and the integrating sphere 4 is installed on one side of the sliding sleeve 3, and the integrating sphere 4 includes front hemisphere 42 and back hemisphere 41, and the structure of the front hemisphere 42 and the back hemisphere 41 is same, and the back hemisphere 41 is hemispherical structure, including one back plate 411, two side plates 412 and two upper and lower plates 413. The sliding sleeve 3 can be firmly locked on the stand 2 through the adjusting bolt 31, realizing the flexible adjustment of the integrating sphere 4 in the height direction. The integrating sphere 4 adopts the modular design of the front hemisphere 42 and the back hemisphere 41, and the structures of the front hemisphere 42 and the back hemisphere 41 are same, facilitating unified production and assembly. The back hemisphere 41 is further subdivided into the back plate 411, the two side plates 412 and the two upper and lower plates 413, and the subdivided structure design not only simplifies the manufacturing process, but also improves the maintainability and expandability of the assembly. Overall, the modular design's optical integrating sphere assembly structure is clear, easy to adjust and maintain, meets the individualized needs in different application scenarios, has remarkable technical effect and practical value.
[0026] In this embodiment, the front hemisphere 42 is provided with a light inlet 43 on one side, and an observation port 44 on the top. The light inlet 43 is provided on one side of the front hemisphere 42 to facilitate the input of light; the observation port 44 is provided on the top of the front hemisphere 42 to facilitate internal observation by the user. This design makes the integrating sphere 4 more flexible in use and can meet different testing needs.
[0027] Specifically, the first locking plate 414 is installed on the side edge of the back plate 411 close to the side plate 412 and the upper and lower plate 413, and the first locking plate 414 is also installed on the side plate 412 and the upper and lower plate 413 close to the back plate 411, and the two adjacent first locking plates 414 are locked and fixed by bolts. This structure makes each part of the integrating sphere 4 firmly connected together, ensuring the stability and reliability of the whole.
[0028] Further, the second locking plate 415 is installed on the bottom of the upper and lower plate 413, and the second locking plate 415 is also installed on the upper and lower sides of the side plate 412, and the two adjacent second locking plates 415 are locked and fixed by bolts. The design of the second locking plate 415 further enhances the structural strength of the integrating sphere 4, ensuring its stability during use.
[0029] Further, the sealing plate 416 is installed on the side of the side plate 412 and the upper and lower plate 413 away from the back plate 411, and the sealing plates 416 between the rear hemisphere 41 and the front hemisphere 42 are mutually attached and locked and fixed by bolts. The design of the sealing plate 416 effectively prevents light leakage and external interference, ensuring the stability and reliability of the test environment inside the integrating sphere 4.
[0030] Further, the lateral splicing fastener 4111 is provided on the inner wall side edge of the back plate 411, the lateral splicing groove 4121 is provided on the inner wall side edge of the side plate 412, and the lateral splicing fastener 4111 and the lateral splicing groove 4121 are in clamping cooperation. This clamping cooperation design makes the assembly of the integrating sphere 4 more convenient and fast, while also ensuring the tight connection between the parts.
[0031] Further, the vertical splicing block 4122 is provided on the inner wall upper and lower edge of the side plate 412, and the vertical splicing groove 4131 is provided on the bottom edge of the upper and lower plate 413, and the vertical splicing block 4122 and the vertical splicing groove 4131 are in clamping cooperation. This vertical clamping cooperation design further enhances the structural stability of the integrating sphere 4, ensuring its reliability in various use scenarios.
[0032] Further, there is a sealing strip between adjacent sealing plates 416. The design of the sealing strip effectively improves the sealing performance of the integrating sphere 4, prevents light leakage and the entry of external dust, and ensures the accuracy and reliability of the test results.
[0033] The optical integrating sphere assembly with the modular design is used, first, the base 1 is placed on a suitable workbench, and the stability of the base is ensured, then, the vertical rod 2 is installed on the top of the base 1, the vertical rod 2 is perpendicular to the base 1, and the vertical rod 2 provides support for the integrating sphere 4, then, the sliding sleeve 3 is slidably installed on the vertical rod 2, and the sliding sleeve 3 is firmly locked at a required position on the vertical rod 2 through the adjusting bolt 31, so that the flexible adjustment of the integrating sphere 4 in the height direction is realized, finally, the integrating sphere 4 is installed on one side of the sliding sleeve 3, the integrating sphere 4 is composed of the front hemisphere 42 and the rear hemisphere 41, the two structures are the same, and unified production and assembly are facilitated.
[0034] The rear hemisphere 41 is of a hemispherical structure and is further subdivided into a back plate 411, two side plates 412 and two upper and lower plates 413. The subdivided structure design not only simplifies the manufacturing process, but also improves the maintainability and expandability of the assembly. The front hemisphere 42 is provided with a light inlet 43 on one side, facilitating the input of light; and the top of the front hemisphere 42 is provided with an observation port 44, facilitating internal observation by the user. The side edge of the back plate 411 is provided with a first locking plate 414 close to the side plate 412 and the upper and lower plates 413, and the side plate 412 and the upper and lower plates 413 are also provided with the first locking plate 414 close to the back plate 411. The two adjacent first locking plates 414 are locked and fixed through bolts, so that the various parts of the integrating sphere 4 can be firmly connected together, and the stability and reliability of the whole are ensured. The bottom of the upper and lower plates 413 is provided with a second locking plate 415, and the upper and lower sides of the side plate 412 are also provided with the second locking plate 415. The two adjacent second locking plates 415 are locked and fixed through bolts, further strengthening the structural strength of the integrating sphere 4.
[0035] In use, light enters the interior of the integrating sphere 4 through the light inlet 43, and after multiple reflections and scattering in the interior of the integrating sphere 4, the light is uniformly distributed. The user can observe the test condition in the interior of the integrating sphere 4 through the observation port 44. The modular design of the integrating sphere 4 makes it easy to assemble, disassemble and maintain, and meets the individualized needs in different application scenarios. The design of the sealing plate 416 and the sealing strip ensures that the test environment in the interior of the integrating sphere 4 is not disturbed by the outside world, and improves the accuracy and reliability of the test results.
[0036] The basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model are shown and described above. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the utility model is not limited by the above examples, and the above examples and descriptions in the specification are only preferred examples of the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model, various changes and improvements of the utility model can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the utility model claimed. The protection scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. Modularly designed optical integrating sphere assembly comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The top of the base (1) is provided with a vertical rod (2), a sliding sleeve (3) is slidably arranged on the vertical rod (2), the sliding sleeve (3) is locked and fixed on the vertical rod (2) through an adjusting bolt (31), one side of the sliding sleeve (3) is provided with an integrating sphere (4), the integrating sphere (4) comprises a front hemisphere (42) and a rear hemisphere (41), the front hemisphere (42) and the rear hemisphere (41) are the same in structure, the rear hemisphere (41) is a hemispherical structure comprising a back plate (411), two side plates (412) and two upper and lower plates (413).
2. The modularly designed optical integrating sphere assembly of claim 1, wherein: One side of the front hemisphere (42) is provided with a light inlet (43), and the top of the front hemisphere (42) is provided with an observation port (44).
3. The modularly designed optical integrating sphere assembly of claim 1, wherein: The side edge of the back plate (411) is provided with a first locking plate (414) close to the side plate (412) and the upper and lower plates (413), the side plate (412) and the upper and lower plates (413) are also provided with the first locking plate (414) close to the back plate (411), and the two adjacent first locking plates (414) are locked and fixed through bolts.
4. The modularly designed optical integrating sphere assembly of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the upper and lower plates (413) is provided with a second locking plate (415), and the upper and lower sides of the side plates (412) are also provided with the second locking plate (415), and the two adjacent second locking plates (415) are locked and fixed through bolts.
5. The modularly designed optical integrating sphere assembly of claim 1, wherein: The side away from the back plate (411) of the side plate (412) and the upper and lower plates (413) is provided with a sealing plate (416), the sealing plates (416) of the rear hemisphere (41) and the front hemisphere (42) are mutually fitted, and locked and fixed through bolts.
6. The modularly designed optical integrating sphere assembly of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall side edge of the back plate (411) is provided with a lateral splicing fastener (4111), the inner wall side edge of the side plate (412) is provided with a lateral splicing groove (4121), and the lateral splicing fastener (4111) and the lateral splicing groove (4121) are connected and matched.
7. The modularly designed optical integrating sphere assembly of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall upper and lower edges of the side plate (412) are provided with vertical splicing blocks (4122), and the bottom edges of the upper and lower plates (413) are provided with vertical splicing grooves (4131), and the vertical splicing blocks (4122) and the vertical splicing grooves (4131) are connected and matched.
8. The modularly designed optical integrating sphere assembly of claim 5, wherein: Adjacent sealing plates (416) are provided with sealing strips.