Cap-like Optical Member for UV Light Distribution Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultraviolet light sterilization devices for fluid channels are large and complex due to the need for multiple lenses and precise optical axis adjustments, making them difficult to miniaturize and maintain.
Innovation Solution
A light source module device with a reflector and a cap-like optical member that reflects and transmits, condenses, or diffuses ultraviolet light, allowing for controlled light distribution with a simple and compact structure, and a fluid sterilizing device with sealing members to prevent fluid leakage and protect against ultraviolet degradation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If three lenses are used in the adjustment mechanism to control light distribution, then the ultraviolet light transmission efficiency is improved, but the device size increases and structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple optical functions (light distribution control, condensing, and diffusing) into a single integrated optical member with a cap-like shape. This optical member includes a light distribution control portion, a condensing portion, and a diffusing portion all in one component, eliminating the need for multiple separate lenses and their adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it controls light distribution angle, condenses ultraviolet light, and diffuses light. This multi-functional design replaces what previously required three separate lenses, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining or improving ultraviolet light transmission efficiency.
2Use of energy by moving object
If three lenses are used in the adjustment mechanism to control light distribution, then the ultraviolet light transmission efficiency is improved, but the device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple optical functions (light distribution control, condensing, and diffusing) into a single integrated optical member with a cap-like shape. This optical member includes a light distribution control portion, a condensing portion, and a diffusing portion all in one component, eliminating the need for multiple separate lenses and their adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical member is designed with a cap-like shape that covers the light emitting device. The light distribution control portion, condensing portion, and diffusing portion are nested within this cap structure, allowing compact integration of multiple optical functions in a space-efficient manner.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple lenses with precise optical axis adjustment are used, then the light distribution control precision is improved, but the ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple optical functions (light distribution control, condensing, and diffusing) into a single integrated optical member with a cap-like shape. This optical member includes a light distribution control portion, a condensing portion, and a diffusing portion all in one component, eliminating the need for multiple separate lenses and their adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical member is designed to be mounted directly on the light emitting device in a fixed position, eliminating the need for complex adjustment mechanisms. The integrated design with predetermined light distribution control, condensing, and diffusing portions allows the device to achieve precise light distribution control without requiring manual adjustment during assembly or operation.
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
The solution enables efficient and long-lasting ultraviolet light sterilization of fluids in channels with a smaller, simpler device structure, while preventing fluid leakage and minimizing sealing member deterioration.
Implementation Method 1
a reflector disposed on the substrate so as to surround the light emitting device, the reflector being for reflecting the ultraviolet light on the inner surface thereof to guide the ultraviolet light toward an irradiation target
Implementation Method 2
an optical member having a cap-like shape and mounted so as to cover the outer circumference of the reflector, the optical member being for transmitting, condensing, or diffusing the ultraviolet light
Implementation Method 3
an optical member having a cap-like shape and mounted so as to cover the outer circumference of the reflector, the optical member being for transmitting, condensing, or diffusing the ultraviolet light
Data Source
AI summary
To provide a light source module device capable of controlling the light distribution of ultraviolet light with a small and simple structure. A light source module device 7 includes a substrate 4, a light source 3 mounted on the substrate 4 and emitting ultraviolet light, a reflector 8 mounted on the substrate 4 so as to surround the light source 3 and reflecting the ultraviolet light by its inner surface to guide the ultraviolet light toward an irradiation target, and a cap-like optical member 9 mounted so as to cover the outer circumference of the reflector 8 and condensing or diffusing the ultraviolet light.