3D Imaging Module Assembly for Stable Scanner Calibration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing three-dimensional scanners experience precision drift due to unstable module connections, requiring frequent calibrations and increasing usage costs.

Innovation Solution

Integrate camera modules and lens groups within accommodating cavities in a lens mount, reducing gaps and external forces, and incorporate a light source within the module to enhance stability and reduce calibration frequency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple modules are fixed by being mounted on a single base or connected sequentially, then the device can be assembled and operated, but the connection stability is poor leading to precision drift

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidscanning precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple modules (camera module, light source module, lens group) into a single integrated imaging module that is mounted on the base as one unit. This combination eliminates the need for multiple separate connections, thereby improving connection stability and preventing precision drift over time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the imaging system into distinct functional modules (camera module, light source module, lens group) that are integrated together, allowing each module to be independently optimized while maintaining stable relative positions through the unified mounting structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If modules are connected sequentially or mounted on a single base, then the device can function, but frequent calibration is required increasing usage time and costs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveusage efficiencyVSAvoidcalibration frequency
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By combining multiple modules into one integrated unit with stable internal connections, the patent reduces the frequency of calibration needed, thereby decreasing time loss and improving overall usage efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of manufacture

If multiple modules are separately mounted and connected, then the device can be assembled, but the structure is complex and assembly is difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly easeVSAvoidmodule connection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separately mounted modules into a single integrated imaging module, simplifying the overall structure and reducing assembly complexity. The integrated design allows for easier manufacturing and installation while maintaining all necessary functional connections internally.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP4650869A1Three-dimensional imaging module and three-dimensional scanner
Publication Date: 2025.11.19 SHINING 3D TECH CO LTD
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  • EP4650869A1 patent drawingFigure 2b~2c

AI summary

The present invention provides a three-dimensional imaging module and a three-dimensional scanner. The three-dimensional imaging module includes: a first camera module (101), a second camera module (102), a lens mount (103), a first lens group (104), and a second lens group (105), wherein the lens mount (103) is provided with a first accommodating cavity (1031) and a second accommodating cavity (1032), the first camera module (101) is integrated at a bottom of the first accommodating cavity (1031), the first lens group (104) is integrated in the first accommodating cavity (1031), the second camera module (102) is integrated at a bottom of the second accommodating cavity (1032), and the second lens group (105) is integrated in the second accommodating cavity (1032). The three-dimensional scanner can include: a housing (11); and a three-dimensional imaging module (10) as provided in the present invention, wherein the three-dimensional imaging module is accommodated in the housing.