Microscope Objective Adapter With Holding Structures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing microscope adapters are limited to use with specific carriers and are not suitable for both upright and inverted arrangements, restricting their versatility in microscopy applications.
Innovation Solution
A versatile adapter design that includes holding structures for engagement with adapter receptacles, allowing use in both upright and inverted configurations, along with a device for holding and adjusting the adapter to maintain precise positioning within the microscope system, including features like magnetic holding forces, adjustable fittings, and media channels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adapters are designed for specific carriers with standardized connections, then connection reliability is improved, but adaptability to different carriers and orientations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed with symmetric holding structures that can engage with carrier structural elements in multiple orientations (upright and inverted), allowing a single adapter design to function universally across different carrier types and orientations, thereby improving adaptability while maintaining reliable connection through the engagement mechanism
2Manufacturing precision
If holding structures are added to prevent movement during insertion, then positioning precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holding structures are designed with asymmetric geometries that provide precise positioning functionality while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. The asymmetric design allows the holding structures to engage with corresponding structural elements in a specific orientation, ensuring precise positioning during insertion without requiring multiple complex components
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
Enables the adapter to be used across different carriers and orientations, ensuring precise positioning and efficient media supply, enhancing the adaptability and functionality of microscopy systems.
Implementation Method 1
Advantageous further developments are the subject of preferred embodiments
Data Source
AI summary
An adapter that can connect to an objective has a receiving area for receiving the objective. The adapter has holding structures which extend essentially in a plane directed transversely to the objective axis of the objective and which are designed to engage corresponding structural elements of an adapter receptacle while the adapter is being inserted into the adapter receptacle, thereby preventing the adapter from already moving in the direction of the objective axis while the adapter is being inserted into the adapter receptacle. A device for holding an adapter, can include an adapter receptacle for receiving the adapter and an adapter and also for moving an optical element into the objective axis. An adjusting device can include the adapter and the adapter receptacle.