Optical Positioning Blocks for Rapid, Repeatable Light Path Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical systems require significant labor and time to construct and adjust light paths due to high degrees of freedom, leading to low repeatability and inefficiency in constructing and reconfiguring complex optical systems.
Innovation Solution
An optical positioning system utilizing a positioning block with a square block structure and modular design, incorporating magnets and magnetic materials for attachment, allows for quick assembly and reconfiguration of optical assemblies along defined axes, enabling precise positioning and alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a multi-dimensional adjusting bracket is used to adjust the light path, then the light path can be adjusted with high degree of freedom, but the workload and time required to construct the optical system increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The optical system is divided into modular functional assemblies, each mounted on standardized positioning blocks. This segmentation allows pre-adjusted modules to be quickly assembled and reconfigured without requiring complex multi-dimensional adjustments of individual components, thereby reducing construction time while maintaining system flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
Functional assemblies are pre-adjusted and pre-positioned on standardized blocks before being integrated into the complete optical system. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for time-consuming adjustments during system construction, while the modular design preserves the ability to adapt the light path configuration when needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a multi-dimensional adjusting bracket is used to adjust the light path, then the light path can be adjusted with high degree of freedom, but the repeatability of the system decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into modular functional assemblies mounted on standardized positioning blocks with defined reference planes, each module maintains its pre-adjusted configuration. This modular approach ensures that reassembly reproduces the original light path geometry, improving repeatability while the modular nature preserves adaptability for different configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized positioning blocks serve multiple functions: providing mechanical support, establishing reference planes, enabling precise positioning, and facilitating reproducible assembly. This multi-functionality allows the same standardized components to be used across different configurations, ensuring both repeatability and adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional adjustment methods are used, then the light path can be constructed with high flexibility, but the labor required for construction and reconfiguration increases
Solution Approach 1:
The optical system is segmented into functional assemblies mounted on standardized positioning blocks, which can be pre-assembled and tested independently. This segmentation enables parallel preparation of multiple modules, reducing overall construction time and labor when assembling complete optical systems or reconfiguring for different experiments.
Solution Approach 2:
Functional assemblies are pre-adjusted, pre-tested, and pre-positioned on standardized blocks before final system integration. This preliminary preparation significantly reduces the labor required during actual system construction and reconfiguration, while the modular design maintains the flexibility to adapt to different optical configurations.
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
Facilitates rapid construction and reconfiguration of optical systems with improved repeatability and accuracy, reducing labor and time required for adjustments, while maintaining consistent light paths.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet is embedded into the bottom surface of the positioning block
Implementation Method 2
The magnetic material can be the bottom board or the backrest body
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are a positioning block, an optical positioning system and method based on a positioning block, and a functional module. The positioning system includes a bottom board with a horizontal upper surface and at least one backrest body having a straight positioning side, and several positioning blocks for carrying and positioning an optical assembly. A movable carrying board may be further added to the bottom board. Positioning of vertical direction is implemented by closely attaching the bottom of the positioning block to the bottom board or carrying board, and positioning of horizontal direction is implemented by attaching the side surfaces of the positioning block to the positioning sides of the backrest bodies. According to different light path designs, an optical functional assembly is carried on a square block for positioning; the center points of all optical assemblies are enabled to be at a same height through a connection structure, and a light emitting assembly enables emitted light to be parallel to the side surface and the bottom surface of the positioning block through mechanical adjustment, and the center points of other optical assemblies are at the same height as the emitted light. In this way, basically accurate positioning of an optical system can be achieved.