Laser-Ranging Telescope Attachment for Independent Optical Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current laser-ranging telescopes face challenges in adjusting the laser-ranging component and telescope separately due to their integration within the barrel, leading to increased bulkiness and reduced usability.
Innovation Solution
A laser-ranging device is designed as an independent component attachable to a complete telescope, featuring separate barrels for laser transmission and reception, with concave mirrors and dichroic mirrors to maintain independent optical paths and minimize space occupation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the laser-ranging component is installed within the telescope barrel, then the laser-transmitting optical path and laser-receiving optical path are mixed with the observation optical path, but this makes it difficult to adjust the laser-ranging component and the telescope separately
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the laser-ranging device into separate transmitting and receiving components, each with independent adjustment mechanisms. The transmitting assembly and receiving assembly are positioned at different locations on the telescope barrel, allowing independent adjustment of each component without affecting the other, thereby resolving the contradiction between optical path integration and adjustability.
2Device complexity
If the laser-ranging component is installed within the barrel, then the laser-ranging function is integrated, but the component takes up a considerable amount of space making the telescope cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the laser-ranging component from the internal barrel structure and positions it externally on the telescope barrel. This extraction reduces the space occupied within the barrel, making the telescope less cumbersome while maintaining the integrated laser-ranging function through external mounting of transmitting and receiving assemblies.
3Device complexity
If the laser-transmitting optical path and laser-receiving optical path are mixed with the observation optical path, then the components are integrated, but separate adjustment becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the laser-ranging system into distinct transmitting and receiving assemblies with separate adjustment mechanisms. Each assembly can be independently adjusted without affecting the other or the observation optical path, facilitating easier maintenance and repair while maintaining functional integration.
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
Enhances versatility and adaptability by allowing independent adjustments of the laser-ranging device and telescope, while reducing the overall volume required, thus improving user convenience and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
a laser transmitter for emitting laser
Implementation Method 2
the laser reflected by the target object
Implementation Method 3
a first concave mirror for reflecting the laser
Implementation Method 4
a first coupling lens for converging the laser
Implementation Method 5
a first dichroic mirror for reflecting the laser and transmitting natural light
Data Source
AI summary
A laser-ranging device is attachable to a complete telescope as an independent component. The telescope includes first and second telescope bodies, and the laser-ranging device includes first and second barrels deposed in front of objective lenses of the first and second telescope bodies, respectively. Central axes of the first and second barrels align with those of the first and second telescope bodies, respectively. An interior of the first barrel is provided with a laser transmitter for emitting laser, a first concave mirror for converging and reflecting the laser, and a first dichroic mirror for reflecting the laser and transmitting natural light. An interior of the second barrel is provided with a laser receiver for receiving the laser, a second concave mirror for converging and reflecting the laser, and a second dichroic mirror for reflecting the laser and transmitting the natural light.