Optical Element Adjusting Device Using Rolling Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current optical lens adjustment systems in projection devices lack the convenience and precision needed to finely adjust the position of optical elements, leading to suboptimal light distribution and intensity in illumination and projection applications.
Innovation Solution
An optical element adjusting device comprising an outer frame, an inner frame, a first adjusting structure, and a second adjusting structure, where the inner frame is moved transversely within the outer frame using a rolling element and adjusting screw mechanism, allowing precise positioning of the optical element for improved optical effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixing element is assembled on the housing to secure the optical lens, then the optical lens is firmly fixed, but the position of the optical lens cannot be finely adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure is divided into a fixed portion (outer frame) and a movable portion (inner frame with optical lens), connected through the adjusting mechanism. This segmentation allows the optical lens to be firmly held while enabling precise position adjustment through the adjusting element.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing structure transitions from a completely static state to a dynamically adjustable state. The adjusting element allows the optical lens to be positioned precisely during assembly and then locked in place, providing both adjustability and stability as needed.
2Ease of operation
If the optical lens position is adjusted manually without a precise adjusting mechanism, then the adjusting process is simple, but the positioning precision is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The manual adjustment process is enhanced by introducing a mechanical adjusting mechanism (adjusting element with rolling elements) that converts simple rotational motion into precise linear displacement of the optical lens, achieving high positioning precision while maintaining operational simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting element changes the position parameter of the optical lens precisely by converting rotational motion into linear motion through the rolling elements, allowing fine control over the lens position without complex adjustment procedures.
3Manufacturing precision
If the optical lens position is adjusted after assembly, then the optical effects can be optimized, but the processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjusting mechanism is pre-installed on the housing before the optical lens is permanently fixed. This preliminary setup allows for quick position adjustments during assembly without requiring disassembly or complex rework, thereby optimizing optical effects while minimizing additional processing time.
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
This solution enhances the convenience of adjusting optical elements and reduces processing time, enabling better light convergence and uniformity, thus improving the optical performance in devices like projectors.
Implementation Method 1
The rolling element is disposed in the through channel and between the second adjusting part and the adjusting element
Data Source
AI summary
An optical element adjusting device includes an outer frame; an inner frame framing an optical element and disposed in the outer frame; a first adjusting structure, including a first adjusting part connected to one of two opposite outer sides of the inner frame, and movably disposed through the outer frame; and a second adjusting structure, including a through channel formed in the outer frame and having connected first and second sub-channels, a second adjusting part connected to the other outer side and movably disposed in the first sub-channel, an adjusting element movably disposed in the second sub-channel, and a rolling element disposed in the through channel and between the second adjusting part and the adjusting element. The position of the optical element can be adjusted by rotating the rolling element through the adjusting element. An electronic device including the optical element adjusting device is also provided.