Laser Excitation Unit Positioning for Replaceable Light Sources
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laser devices require complex adjustments for attaching and detaching excitation light sources, which complicates the alignment and positioning process, especially when replacing sources, leading to inefficiencies in the excitation distribution within the laser medium.
Innovation Solution
A laser device configuration featuring unitized excitation light sources on bases that are easily attachable and detachable from a holder, with regulating parts to simplify positioning and alignment, allowing for efficient attachment, detachment, and positioning of multiple excitation light sources relative to the laser medium.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If excitation light sources are configured to be attachable and detachable individually, then ease of operation is improved, but positioning precision deteriorates due to the need for severe adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into multiple regulation portions, each corresponding to a specific excitation light source position. This segmentation allows each light source to be independently positioned using its dedicated regulation portion, simplifying the attachment process while maintaining precise positioning through the structured division of the holder into functional zones.
Solution Approach 2:
The regulation portions are designed to automatically guide and position the excitation light sources when attached to the holder. The structural features of the regulation portions (such as guides, stops, or alignment mechanisms) enable the light sources to self-align to the correct positions without requiring severe manual adjustment, thus achieving both ease of operation and positioning precision.
2Ease of operation
If the entire light device is made attachable and detachable, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to alignment requirements
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of making the entire light device attachable, only the excitation light sources are designed to be detachable while the holder and optical path remain fixed. This segmentation reduces alignment complexity by maintaining a stable optical reference frame while still providing the operational flexibility of detachable components.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed with universal regulation portions that can accommodate multiple types of excitation light sources. This multi-functionality allows different light sources to be attached using the same holder structure and regulation mechanisms, simplifying the overall device design while maintaining ease of operation across various configurations.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a laser device includes: a rod-shaped laser medium extending in a first direction; a first light source unit including a first base and a plurality of excitation light sources; a second light source unit arranged side by side with the first light source unit in a second direction intersecting with the first direction, the second light source unit including a second base and a plurality of excitation light sources; and a holder supporting the laser medium, the first light source unit, and the second light source unit. At least one of the first base and the holder includes a first regulating part configured to regulate a position of the first base with respect to the holder, and at least one of the second base and the holder includes a second regulating part configured to regulate a position of the second base with respect to the holder.