Liquid Crystal Microscope with Magnetic Lens Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional microscopes are large, costly, and inflexible, with fixed magnifying factors and focal lengths, making them inconvenient to carry and use.
Innovation Solution
A multi-function microscope device with a compact design, utilizing a CMOS digital camera lens, magnetic elements for adjustable magnification, and a light adjustment base, allowing for wireless or wired connectivity to a computer for flexible magnification and focusing, and incorporating a waterproof transparent element for portability and cost-effectiveness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional microscopes use multiple object lenses with different focal lengths to achieve different magnifying factors, then the magnification flexibility is improved, but the device size and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the optical parameters of a single lens by introducing liquid crystal elements that can alter the lens's focal length dynamically. This allows one lens to provide multiple magnifying factors by changing its optical properties rather than using multiple physical lenses, thereby reducing device size while maintaining magnification flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes a single object lens perform multiple functions by integrating liquid crystal technology that enables the same lens to provide different magnifying factors. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for multiple specialized lenses, reducing overall device complexity and size.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional microscopes use multiple object lenses with different focal lengths to achieve different magnifying factors, then the magnification flexibility is improved, but the number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses liquid crystal elements to dynamically change the optical parameters of a single lens, allowing it to provide multiple magnifying factors without requiring multiple physical lenses. This parameter-based approach reduces the number of components while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic control capabilities to a single lens through liquid crystal technology, enabling real-time adjustment of magnifying factors. This dynamic approach replaces static multiple lenses with one adaptable lens, reducing component count.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional microscopes are designed with large size to accommodate multiple lenses and functions, then the functional versatility is improved, but the portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses liquid crystal technology to enable a single lens to provide multiple magnifying factors by changing its optical parameters. This eliminates the need for multiple heavy lenses and complex mechanical structures, significantly reducing the microscope's weight and improving portability while maintaining functional versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes one lens perform the work of multiple lenses through liquid crystal-based parameter adjustment. This multi-functional single lens approach dramatically reduces the number of components needed, leading to a lighter, more portable device without sacrificing functional 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
The device provides a portable, cost-effective solution with adjustable magnification and focusing capabilities, enabling convenient use and examination of microorganisms or subtle structures without the need for multiple lenses, thus addressing the size and cost issues of traditional microscopes.
Implementation Method 1
a liquid crystal to change the focal length of the object lens
Implementation Method 2
magnetic elements for adjustable magnification
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-function microscope device comprises a main body and a light adjustment base; the main body having at least one light-emitting element, a magnetic element, and a transmitting element; a microscope lens being formed by a transparent element, a lens, and a magnetic element; a microscope device and being assembled by the lens, the main body, and the light adjustment base through the magnetic elements; a focusing element being formed by a focusing element retainer, a focus adjusting element, a cover retainer, and a cover; wherein the multi-function microscope device assembled by the microscope device and the focusing element can be arranged to a machine having a microscope equipment or a microscope frame, to be conveniently carried and used by a user as well as lowering the cost.