Microscope Lens Mounting with Sliding Base and Independent Plate Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for microscope objectives and sensors face limitations in the number of lenses that can be accommodated due to mechanical constraints and lack independent adjustment capabilities, often requiring common accessories that remain attached during lens changes.
Innovation Solution
A support system featuring a frame with a sliding base and aligned systems, where each system is mounted on a plate that can be oriented independently using a spherical bearing face and conical housing, with adjustable screws and optional motorization for precise positioning, allowing for independent adjustment and accessory association with each lens.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a rotating lens holder is used to accommodate multiple lenses, then the number of objectives is limited for mechanical reasons and for reasons of size, but the structure remains compact and simple
Solution Approach 1:
The lens holder is divided into multiple independent slots, each capable of holding a lens individually. This segmentation allows multiple lenses to be accommodated in a linear arrangement rather than requiring a rotating mechanism, thereby increasing capacity while maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a rotational arrangement (single plane rotation) to a linear arrangement along the optical axis. By positioning lenses at different distances from the objective along the longitudinal direction, the system accommodates more lenses without increasing lateral complexity.
2Measurement precision
If a mechanical adjustment is provided on a rotating lens holder, then adjustment can be made, but all lenses move as a single block and independent adjustment of each lens is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is segmented so that each lens can be adjusted independently through individual screws or adjustment elements associated with each lens slot. This allows precise positioning of each lens while maintaining the ability to adjust them separately rather than as a unified block.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates adjustable elements that allow dynamic modification of each lens position independently. The adjustment screws enable individual lenses to be positioned precisely along the optical axis while other lenses remain fixed, providing adaptability without requiring movement of the entire lens holder assembly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an accessory such as a filter or lens is mounted between the observation means and the lens holder, then the accessory can be associated with a single lens, but the accessory remains present when changing lens and requires special manipulation to remove
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory mounting system is segmented to match the lens slot configuration. Each lens slot has its own dedicated accessory mounting position, allowing accessories to be attached to specific lenses. When a lens is removed, its associated accessory is automatically removed with it, eliminating the need for separate manipulation to remove accessories.
Solution Approach 2:
The accessory is automatically removed when the lens is changed, without requiring separate manual intervention. The accessory is mechanically coupled to the lens or lens holder in such a way that lens removal automatically detaches the accessory, making the system self-servicing regarding accessory management.
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AI summary
Such a support comprises a base (4) on which at least two systems are mounted. The systems are mounted aligned along a longitudinal direction (8). The base (4) is mounted to slide along this longitudinal direction (8) relative to a frame (6). At least one system is mounted on the base by means of a plate (18) that can be oriented relative to the base (4).