Optical Path Correction Assembly for Multi-Angle Probe Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical probe systems require manual adjustment and external mechanisms to detect optical probe quality at different orientations, leading to inefficiencies and increased complexity, which can result in collisions and blocked probes during movement.
Innovation Solution
An optical path correction subassembly with a light beam guiding surface, arranged as a reverse inclination relative to the vertical line, is integrated into the light detector to automatically guide light beams to the receiving surface, eliminating the need for external adjustments and allowing for detection at various angles and heights without mechanical obstruction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an external adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the light detector to different orientations, then the light detector can detect optical probes at different angles and heights, but the light detector top part becomes higher than the optical probe tips, causing collision during movement and blocking of distant optical probes
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of tilting the light detector upward to reach probes at different orientations, the patent inverts the approach by tilting the light beam guiding surface in the opposite direction. The guiding surface is configured with a tilt angle that redirects the light beam from probes at various angles and heights onto the vertically oriented light receiving surface, allowing the light detector to remain at a safe height while still detecting all probes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a light beam guiding surface as an intermediary element between the optical probes and the light detector. This guiding surface, with its specific tilt angle and reflective properties, mediates the light transmission by redirecting beams from probes at different orientations onto the light receiving surface, enabling detection without requiring the light detector to be positioned in collision-prone areas
2Extent of automation
If an external adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the light detector, then automatic detection of optical probe quality can be achieved, but the mechanical structure becomes more complicated and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the light beam guiding function and the light detection function into a single integrated assembly. The light beam guiding surface is directly coupled to the light detector, forming a unified structure that eliminates the need for separate external adjustment mechanisms. This integration maintains automatic detection capability while significantly simplifying the mechanical structure and reducing manufacturing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The light beam guiding surface is configured with a fixed tilt angle that automatically redirects light beams from probes at different orientations onto the light receiving surface without requiring external adjustment. This self-configuring design enables automatic adaptation to various probe positions while eliminating complex adjustment mechanisms, achieving automation with minimal mechanical complexity
3Device complexity
If the light detector is manually held to detect optical probe quality, then no external adjustment mechanism is needed, but the detection process cannot be automated and detection efficiency is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The light beam guiding surface is configured with a predetermined tilt angle that automatically redirects light beams from optical probes at various orientations onto the light detector's receiving surface. This self-adjusting optical path enables the system to automatically detect probes at different angles and heights without manual intervention, significantly improving detection efficiency while maintaining structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated light beam guiding surface and light detector assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it guides light beams from probes at various orientations, automatically adapts to different detection angles and heights, and performs quality detection without requiring external adjustment mechanisms. This multi-functionality achieves both automation and structural simplicity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution simplifies the mechanical structure, reduces costs, and enables automatic detection of optical probe quality at different orientations, preventing collisions and ensuring all probes can be detected without tilting the detection assembly, thus improving detection efficiency and reducing manufacturing complexity.
Implementation Method 1
the light beam guiding surface of the optical path correction structure is configured to guide a predetermined light beam to a light receiving surface of the light detector
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AI summary
An optical path correction subassembly, an optical detection assembly, and an optical detection system are provided. The optical path correction subassembly can be optionally configured to be applied to a light detector. The optical path correction subassembly includes a holder structure and an optical path correction structure carried by the holder structure, and the optical path correction structure has a light beam guiding surface arranged as a reverse inclination inclined relative to a vertical line. The light beam guiding surface of the optical path correction structure can be configured to effectively or accurately guide a predetermined light beam to a light receiving surface of the light detector so as to facilitate collection of the predetermined light beam. The light beam guiding surface of the optical path correction structure can be arranged at an acute angle relative to the light receiving surface of the light detector.