Movable Light Receiver Layout for Flexible Beam Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing processing systems face challenges in efficiently and flexibly processing and measuring objects using laser light, particularly in adjusting positional and postural relationships between optical systems and objects, and in adapting to different types of optical systems.
Innovation Solution
A processing system with an irradiation optical system, a placing apparatus, a light receiving apparatus, and a control apparatus that allows for changing positional and postural relationships between these components, and includes a position change apparatus controlled by a control unit to adjust the position of the light receiving apparatus and optical systems to optimize processing and measurement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the light receiving apparatus is fixed in position to simplify the system structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different optical systems and processing conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The light receiving apparatus is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing dynamic adjustment of its position. This enables the system to adapt to different optical systems and processing conditions while maintaining manageable complexity through controlled mobility mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The light receiving apparatus is designed with multi-functionality to serve different optical systems (processing and measurement beams) and different processing conditions. By making it movable and adaptable, a single apparatus can handle multiple functions that would otherwise require separate fixed installations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the light receiving apparatus can be repositioned to different positions to receive beams from various angles, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single light receiving apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions by moving to different positions, rather than installing separate fixed receivers for each function. This reduces the total number of components while achieving positional flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable light receiving apparatus acts as an intermediary that can be positioned between the optical system and the object as needed, mediating between the fixed optical system and varying measurement/processing requirements without requiring complex reconfiguration of the entire system.
3Reliability
If multiple separate light receiving apparatuses are used for different functions, then the measurement precision and processing reliability improve, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single light receiving apparatus is designed to handle multiple functions including receiving processing beams and measurement beams, as well as detecting various optical parameters. This multi-functional design maintains reliability through proper detection capabilities while reducing the number of separate apparatuses needed.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple light receiving functions are merged into a single apparatus that can be positioned to perform different tasks. The apparatus combines capabilities to receive different types of beams and provide detection information for both processing and measurement operations, consolidating what would otherwise require multiple separate devices.
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
Enhances the flexibility and efficiency of processing and measurement operations by allowing for precise adjustments and adaptations to different optical systems, improving the processing of various materials and enhancing energy efficiency in applications such as reducing frictional resistance in moving objects.
Implementation Method 1
a light receiving apparatus that is configured to optically receive the energy beam emitted from the irradiation optical system
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AI summary
A processing system includes: an irradiation optical system for irradiating an object with an energy beam for processing the object; a placing apparatus for placing the object on a placement surface; a first change apparatus for changing at least one of a positional relationship and a postural relationship between the irradiation optical system and the object placed on the placing apparatus; a light receiving apparatus for optically receiving the energy beam emitted from the irradiation optical system; a second change apparatus for changing a positional relationship between the light receiving apparatus and the irradiation optical system; and a control apparatus, a position of the light receiving apparatus is changed from a first position at which it is possible to optically receive the energy beam to a second position different from the first position by the second change apparatus under the control of the control apparatus.