3D Angular Adjustable Optical Mount with Modular Actuator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional 2D adjustable optical mounts are insufficient for optical systems requiring 3D adjustments, leading to instability and structural complexity when combined with rotational angular adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A precision optical mount design that incorporates a rectangular back plate and front plate with interchangeable modular actuators, allowing for tilting, translational, and rotational adjustments within a compact structure, using a flange and inner-barrel system for precise 3D adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rotational angular adjustable mount is combined with a three-point suspension 2D angular adjustable optical mount to achieve 3D adjustment, then the adjustment capability is improved, but the structure becomes complicated and stability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the rotational angular adjustment function directly into the three-point suspension 2D angular adjustable mount structure. The modular actuator integrates both 2D angular adjustment and rotational angular adjustment capabilities within a single unified structure, eliminating the need for separate combined mount systems and reducing overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular actuator is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a 2D angular adjustment mechanism and a rotational angular adjustment mechanism. This universal component performs multiple adjustment functions simultaneously, reducing the need for additional specialized components and simplifying the overall system structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotational angular adjustable mount is combined with a three-point suspension 2D angular adjustable optical mount to achieve 3D adjustment, then the adjustment capability is improved, but the stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the rotational adjustment function into the existing stable three-point suspension structure, the patent maintains the inherent stability of the original mount while adding adjustment capability. The unified structure eliminates potential instability introduced by separate combined mounts.
3Device complexity
If a conventional three-point suspension mechanism is used for 2D adjustment, then the structure is simple, but it cannot achieve 3D adjustment required by some optical systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic adjustment capabilities to the conventional static three-point suspension mechanism. The modular actuator enables the mount to dynamically adjust in multiple dimensions (2D angular + rotational), transforming the static simple structure into a dynamic multi-dimensional adjustment system while maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds rotational angular adjustment dimension to the existing 2D angular adjustment capability. This dimensionality change enables 3D adjustment functionality while building upon the simple conventional three-point suspension structure, avoiding the need for completely complex redesign.
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 stable and compact 3D angular adjustments of optical elements, aligning mechanical and optical axes effectively, while simplifying the structure and reducing size.
Implementation Method 1
a rectangular back plate that is coupled in spaced, facing alignment to a rectangular front plate by means of a pair of plate restraining springs
Implementation Method 2
A room is milled in the rear surface of the back plate to place a so-called flange, an interchangeable modular actuator extends through the side of the back plate to the flange with a rotational retaining spring to generate rotational adjustment
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AI summary
A compact optical mount for adjust optical component in 3 dimensions. Based on the traditional 2D adjustable optical mount, its inner space is utilized for installing the third dimension angular adjustment. By virtue of its compact structure, convenient adjustment, high precision and good stability, the invention is suitable for adjusting small optics in 3 dimensions, by which the real optical axil can agree with the idea optical axil well to fast adjust the whole optical system.