Laser Scanning Optical Device Attitude Control

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Problem

Conventional laser scanning optical devices face challenges in accurately controlling the attitude of the light source due to deformation of the holder when adjusting its installation, leading to reduced precision in laser scanning.

Innovation Solution

A laser scanning optical device design featuring a light source holder with inclined parts and inclination conveying parts that adjust the tilt of the light source holder relative to the base by displacing the abutting position along an inclined surface, preventing direct force application and thus minimizing deformation, and incorporating a collimator lens and adjusting members to maintain accurate attitude control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a force is directly applied to the holder to control the attitude of the light source, then the attitude control is achieved, but the holder deforms and control accuracy is inhibited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattitude control accuracyVSAvoidholder deformation
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism consisting of inclined parts and inclination conveying parts. Instead of directly applying force to the holder, the system uses inclined surfaces that convert linear displacement into rotational motion. The inclination conveying parts (such as spherical objects or sliding members) interact with the inclined parts to indirectly adjust the holder's tilt, preventing direct force application that would cause deformation while achieving precise attitude control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of manufacture

If the holder structure is simplified for ease of manufacture, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but the holder becomes more prone to deformation under adjustment forces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveholder manufacturingVSAvoidholder resistance to deformation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the attitude adjustment function from the holder structure itself. The holder remains a simple plate-like structure that is easy to manufacture, while the adjustment functionality is separated into independent inclined parts and inclination conveying parts. This segmentation allows the holder to maintain structural simplicity without needing to be overly robust, as the adjustment mechanism handles the forces required for attitude control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Device complexity

If direct force application method is used to adjust light source attitude, then the adjustment mechanism is simple, but deformation occurs and control accuracy is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustment mechanism complexityVSAvoidattitude control accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the direct mechanical force application system with an inclined plane mechanism. Instead of using screws, motors, or other complex direct-actuation systems that would require sophisticated force management, the invention uses passive inclined surfaces that naturally convert small linear displacements into precise rotational adjustments. This mechanical substitution achieves accurate attitude control through geometric relationships rather than complex active control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS8879134B2Laser scanning optical device
Publication Date: 2014.11.04 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECH INC
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AI summary

A laser scanning optical device includes: alight source having a plurality of emission points; a plate-like light source holder which holds the light source in a center of the light source holder; a base arranged to face the light source holder; and an attitude adjusting part which adjusts an attitude of the light source by adjusting a tilt of the light source holder, and the attitude adjusting part includes an inclined part and an inclination conveying part, and adjusts the tilt of the light source holder with respect to the base by displacing an abutting position of the inclined part corresponding to the inclination conveying part along an inclined surface of the inclined part.