Binocular Telescope Prism Layout for Centralized Sensor Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic telescopes face challenges in assembly and maintenance due to distributed sensing elements and circuit boards, which increase production and maintenance costs, limit application scenarios, and complicate light path calibration.
Innovation Solution
A binocular telescope design featuring Schmidt-Pechan roof prisms, half pentaprisms, and right-angle prisms, with centralized circuit boards and modular light emitting and receiving modules, allowing for easy assembly and maintenance, reduced noise interference, and improved light path calibration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If sensing elements and circuit boards are distributed at multiple positions inside the electronic telescope, then the telescope can perform multiple functions, but the assembling and maintenance become difficult and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the circuit system into a main circuit board and an auxiliary circuit board, where the auxiliary circuit board contains sensing elements (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer) that can be independently assembled and maintained. This segmentation allows easy replacement and calibration of sensing elements without affecting the entire telescope system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a adjustable support structure as an intermediary between the auxiliary circuit board and the housing. This support structure with adjustable arms allows flexible positioning of the auxiliary circuit board to achieve accurate light path calibration while maintaining easy access for assembly and maintenance operations.
2Stability of the object's composition
If each element and circuit board are fixed to a specific position, then the structure is stable, but light path calibration becomes difficult when technical parameters change
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an adjustable support structure with movable arms that can be positioned at different locations along the optical path. This dynamic positioning capability allows the auxiliary circuit board to be calibrated to different positions to compensate for parameter variations, while the overall structure remains stable when locked into position.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates preliminary adjustment mechanisms in the support structure that allow pre-calibration of the auxiliary circuit board position during assembly. This preliminary action ensures proper light path alignment before final installation, reducing the need for complex post-installation calibration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If sensing elements and circuit boards are distributed at multiple positions, then the telescope functionality is enhanced, but production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple sensing elements (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer) onto a single auxiliary circuit board, which is then mounted at one strategic location in the telescope. This merging reduces the number of separate components and assembly operations required, lowering production costs while maintaining enhanced functionality.
4Adaptability or versatility
If circuit boards are distributed throughout the telescope, then application scenarios are expanded, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the circuit system into two functional boards: a main circuit board for primary control and an auxiliary circuit board for sensing elements. This segmentation reduces overall system complexity by organizing components into manageable modules with clear functional boundaries, while still enabling expanded application scenarios through the auxiliary sensing capabilities.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates efficient production, maintenance, and expanded application scenarios by simplifying assembly, reducing noise interference, and enhancing light path calibration, while enabling distance, angle, and speed measurements.
Implementation Method 1
The light emitting and receiving module includes a light emitter and a light receiver
Implementation Method 2
a pair of Schmidt-Pechan roof prisms, a second half pentaprism, a right-angle prism
Data Source
AI summary
A binocular telescope includes a pair of Schmidt-Pechan roof prisms, one half pentaprism, a right-angle prism, a main circuit board, and an auxiliary circuit board. The half pentaprism is connected to a lateral surface of another half pentaprism, and includes a lateral surface substantially faces the other half pentaprism. The right-angle prism includes one lateral surface connected to the lateral surface of the half pentaprism, and another lateral surface whose normal is perpendicular to the normals of the lateral surfaces of both the half pentaprism and the another half pentaprism. A light emitter and a light receiver of the auxiliary circuit board are arranged above the another lateral surface of the right-angle prism and electrically connected with the main circuit board respectively. Therefore, the binocular telescope is arranged in a centralized manner, so that the complexity in production and maintenance is effectively reduced.