Microscope Correction Collar Operating Device with Belt Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing microscope systems face challenges in efficiently operating correction collars to correct aberrations in objective lenses, particularly when the objective lenses move up and down, as existing control devices struggle to maintain consistent rotation and contact with the correction collars.
Innovation Solution
A correction collar operating device is introduced, comprising a detachable unit with an input mechanism to transmit rotary force to the correction collar, ensuring it rotates in sync with the objective lens motion, using a system of pulleys and belts that maintain contact and adjust to varying lens diameters, and can be easily attached to existing microscope systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a control device is provided at the rotary shaft unit of the revolver to automatically rotate the correction collar, then the correction collar can be rotated automatically following the motion of the objective lens, but the device complexity increases and the system requires extensive modifications to existing microscopes
Solution Approach 1:
A belt is introduced as an intermediary element between the correction collar and the rotating mechanism. The belt transmits rotational force from the rotary shaft to the correction collar, enabling automatic rotation without requiring a complex control device integrated into the revolver structure. This mediator approach simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining automated functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The correction collar operating device is separated into independent functional modules: a rotary shaft unit for generating rotation, a belt transmission mechanism for force transfer, and a correction collar unit for aberration correction. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easier integration with existing microscope systems without requiring comprehensive system redesign.
2Reliability
If the correction collar operating device is integrated into the revolver structure, then it can follow the motion of the correction collar when the objective lens moves up and down, but the ease of operation decreases and the device becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The correction collar operating device is designed with dynamic characteristics that allow it to follow the up-and-down motion of the objective lens. The rotary shaft unit and belt transmission mechanism are positioned and configured to maintain consistent engagement with the correction collar regardless of the objective lens position, ensuring reliable operation while keeping the device structure relatively simple and easy to operate.
3Device complexity
If a fixed control device is used for rotating the correction collar, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different objective lens positions and sizes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The correction collar operating device utilizes parameter changes in the belt transmission system to adapt to different objective lens positions. As the objective lens moves up and down, the belt dynamically adjusts its engagement position and tension, maintaining effective force transmission to the correction collar across various lens positions and sizes without requiring complex adaptive mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution allows for precise and stable correction of aberrations regardless of the objective lens's up-and-down motion, improving image quality and ease of operation by ensuring consistent contact and adjustment to different lens sizes without requiring extensive modifications to the microscope system.
Implementation Method 1
a correction collar driving unit configured to rotate the correction collar in response to the rotary force while the correction collar driving unit has contact with the correction collar; and a transmitting unit configured to transmit the rotary force input by the input unit to the correction collar driving unit
Data Source
AI summary
A microscope includes: an objective lens having an optical system; a correction collar provided on the objective lens and configured to move the optical system in a direction of an optical axis of the optical system by rotating around the objective lens to correct aberration; a switching unit to which the objective lens is attachable and which switches a position of the objective lens; a supporting unit for supporting the switching unit; and a focusing unit that holds the supporting unit such that the supporting unit is movable along the optical axis of the objective lens. A correction collar operating device is detachably attached to the supporting unit and includes: an input unit for inputting rotary force to rotate the correction collar; and a correction collar driving unit for rotating the correction collar according to the rotary force while the correction collar driving unit has contact with the correction collar.