Adjustable Optical Module Support for Faster Microscope Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current imaging-based microscope systems require labor-intensive and time-consuming optical alignment due to the use of heavy microscopes coupled with fixed foot stands, necessitating repetitive adjustments between light sources and light boxes.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable support system comprising an adapter, supporting base, and supporting ring, allowing for easy detachment and adjustment of optical modules through a combination of threads and supporting columns to facilitate precise alignment without tilting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If microscopes are coupled with fixed foot stands, then structural stability is improved, but optical alignment efficiency deteriorates due to labor-intensive and time-consuming repetitive adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The fixed foot stand is divided into a supporting base and a detachable supporting column. The supporting column can be separated from the supporting base, allowing independent adjustment of the microscope's position and angle without moving the entire stand structure. This segmentation enables quick optical alignment while maintaining structural stability when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting column is designed with adjustable height and angle capabilities, transforming the static fixed stand into a dynamic adjustable structure. The supporting ring with locking mechanism allows the supporting column to be adjusted to different positions and then fixed, providing both stability during operation and flexibility during alignment.
2Strength
If heavy microscopes are supported by fixed structures, then load-bearing capacity is improved, but ease of adjustment deteriorates due to difficulty in moving and repositioning
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is segmented into a heavy-duty supporting base that provides load-bearing capacity and a lighter supporting column that can be easily adjusted. The detachment interface allows the supporting column to be removed and repositioned without moving the entire heavy base structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachment interface acts as an intermediary between the supporting base and supporting column. It allows easy connection and disconnection while maintaining strong load-bearing capacity when assembled, solving the contradiction between heavy weight and ease of adjustment.
3Measurement precision
If repetitive back-and-forth modifications are performed during optical alignment, then alignment precision can be improved, but time consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting column with adjustable height and angle provides dynamic positioning capability, allowing the microscope to be quickly repositioned to different orientations. This reduces the number of repetitive adjustments needed while maintaining the ability to achieve precise alignment when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting column can be pre-adjusted to appropriate height and angle before mounting the microscope. This preliminary positioning reduces the need for repetitive back-and-forth modifications during the alignment process, saving time while achieving the same precision.
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable support includes an adapter, a supporting base, a supporting ring and a supporting column. The adapter is configured to be coupled with a module body. The adapter has a plurality of first inner threads. The supporting base is detachably connected with the adapter. The supporting base has a hollow space and a plurality of outer threads configured to couple with the first inner threads. The supporting ring is movably connected around the supporting base. The supporting column penetrates through the hollow space and is configured to abut against the adapter. When the supporting base is detached from the adapter, the supporting ring is configured to be moved relative to the supporting base to support the adapter.