Optic Lens Securing Structure with Segmented Recesses

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing securing structures for optical lenses during edge-machining suffer from reduced bonding and adhesion issues, leading to lens shifting and rotation during machining, and are not cost-effectively manufactured.

Innovation Solution

A securing structure comprising a hub portion, a surrounding portion with recess structures and a rib structure that separates them, providing a robust and adaptable clamping mechanism with precise torque transmission and smooth angle adjustment, using materials like Elastollan for resilience and impact resistance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a securing structure is used to hold the lens during edge-machining, then the lens can be secured for machining, but air enters between the lens and securing structure causing reduced bonding and adhesion

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebonding and adhesionVSAvoidair entry
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The securing structure is divided into multiple recesses that segment the bonding interface. Each recess creates a separate bonding zone, allowing air to be expelled from individual compartments while maintaining overall bonding integrity. This segmentation prevents air entrapment that would otherwise compromise adhesion between the lens and securing structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The recesses extend into the securing structure from the bonding surface, creating a dimensional change that allows air to escape pathways. By forming recesses that reach into the securing structure body, air can be vented through the recess openings while maintaining a substantial bonding surface area, thus eliminating air entrapment without reducing bonding effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Stability of the object's composition

If the securing structure is made robust to prevent lens shifting, then lens stability improves, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelens stabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The securing structure uses multiple recesses distributed across the bonding surface, which can be manufactured using standard injection molding techniques. This segmented design provides multiple bonding points that collectively ensure lens stability without requiring a single large, complex, or expensive component. The recesses are formed as integral parts of the securing structure, simplifying manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The securing structure utilizes elastomeric materials with specific viscoelastic properties that provide stable lens holding through deformation and recovery. By selecting appropriate material parameters (durometer, elasticity, tensile strength), the structure achieves robust lens stabilization without requiring complex mechanical designs or expensive manufacturing processes. The material properties themselves provide the necessary stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9308617B2Securing structure for optic device
Publication Date: 2016.04.12 SATISLOH NORTH AMERICA
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AI summary

A securing structure for an optical piece is disclosed and which comprises: a hub portion; a surrounding portion connected to the hub portion; a plurality of recess structures formed or otherwise provided in at least one of the hub portion and the surrounding portion and which are at least partially open on at least one side; and a rib structure that at least partially separates the plurality of recess structures. The structure is capable of use with an apparatus for securing and clamping optical lenses (e.g., spectacle lenses) requiring edge-machining.