Optical Path Adjusting Mechanism for High-Resolution Projection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Rear projection display products face a challenge in achieving high-resolution image projection while maintaining cost-effectiveness, as higher resolution display elements are expensive and existing full HD products no longer meet market demands.

Innovation Solution

An optical path adjusting mechanism is introduced, comprising a rotating base, optical element, coil, and springs, which adjusts the optical path to increase image resolution by moving the image displacement module along the x-axis and z-axis, allowing a lower resolution light valve to project a higher resolution image.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If higher resolution display elements are used to increase image resolution, then image resolution is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage resolutionVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the light valve movable rather than fixed. The light valve is positioned on a movable stage that can be dynamically adjusted along the optical axis and laterally, allowing a lower-resolution light valve to project higher-resolution images by optimizing its position and angle relative to the projection lens. This dynamic positioning capability resolves the contradiction by enabling high-resolution projection without requiring expensive high-resolution display elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes by adjusting multiple parameters of the light valve including its position along the optical axis, lateral position, and tilt angle. By changing these parameters, the system can achieve optimal projection quality with a lower-resolution light valve. The movable stage and adjustment mechanisms enable precise control of these parameters, allowing the same light valve to achieve different effective resolutions depending on its configured position and orientation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If a movable stage with multiple adjustment mechanisms is used to increase image resolution, then image resolution is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage resolutionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the universality principle by designing the movable stage to perform multiple functions simultaneously. The same stage structure provides both axial positioning and lateral positioning capabilities, as well as tilt adjustment. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate adjustment mechanisms for each degree of freedom, thereby managing device complexity while achieving precise control over the light valve position and orientation for high-resolution projection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs the nested doll principle by integrating multiple adjustment mechanisms within a hierarchical stage structure. The movable stage contains nested components where finer adjustment mechanisms are integrated within coarser positioning structures. This nested arrangement allows compact integration of multiple adjustment functions (axial position, lateral position, tilt angle) in a space-efficient manner, managing device complexity while maintaining precise control capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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 image resolution by moving the image displacement module to increase the horizontal and vertical resolution of the projected image, effectively improving the display quality without the need for expensive high-resolution display elements.

Implementation Method 1

a coil, which surrounds the rotating base; One terminal of the first spring is connected to the first area of the rotating base. One terminal of the second spring is connected to the second area of the rotating base.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a first spring and a second spring. The rotating base includes a first corner and a second corner opposite to the first corner. A first area and a second area are disposed along a line passing through the first corner and the second corner on the rotating base.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11747609B2Optical path adjusting mechanism
Publication Date: 2023.09.05 YOUNG OPTICS
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AI summary

An optical path adjusting mechanism including a rotating base, an optical element, a coil, a first spring and a second spring is provided. The rotating base includes a first corner and a second corner opposite to the first corner. A first area and a second area are disposed along a line passing through the first corner and the second corner on the rotating base. The optical element is disposed on the rotating base. The coil is disposed around a periphery of the rotating base. One terminal of the first spring is connected to the first area of the rotating base. One terminal of the second spring is connected to the second area of the rotating base.