Optical System Carrier with Stop Poses for Repetition Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical systems require complex and costly setups for precise adjustment of capture angles and other parameters, which is not necessary for applications that only require setting minimum and maximum capture angles with repetition accuracy.
Innovation Solution
An optical system with a carrier having at least one optical element, supported by a movement bearing element and statically supported by first and further bearing elements, allowing for simple and repetition-accurate setting of capture angles and other parameters by moving the carrier between defined stop poses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If highly precise manufactured components and complex adjustment mechanisms are used to achieve highly accurate setting of optical element pose, then manufacturing precision and reliability are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic adjustment mechanism where the optical element can be rotated to different positions during operation, allowing the system to achieve different capture angles without requiring highly precise static manufacturing. The dynamic positioning capability compensates for lower manufacturing precision through active control during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the approach from precisely manufacturing fixed positions to dynamically adjusting parameters (rotation angle, position) during operation. The system achieves the desired capture angles by controlling the rotation parameter rather than relying on precisely manufactured fixed mounting positions.
2Manufacturing precision
If complex adjustment mechanisms are used to achieve highly accurate setting of optical element pose, then manufacturing precision is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a rotatable mounting mechanism that allows the optical element to be positioned at different angles during operation rather than requiring precise pre-adjustment during assembly. This dynamic positioning capability significantly simplifies the assembly process while maintaining operational precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanism is designed to be self-adjusting or easily adjustable during operation, reducing the need for complex precision adjustment procedures during manufacturing and assembly. The system can achieve the required precision through operational adjustment rather than manufacturing precision.
3Reliability
If complex bearing mechanisms are used to support rotatable optical elements, then reliability of static support is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bearing support system is divided into discrete, simple bearing elements positioned at specific locations (e.g., three-point bearing configuration). This segmentation allows each bearing element to be simple and reliable while the overall system achieves the required stability through the geometric arrangement of these simple components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies bearing elements only at specific critical locations where support is needed, rather than using a complex continuous support structure. The three-point bearing configuration provides sufficient stability at key positions while keeping the overall bearing mechanism simple and reliable.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to an optical system and to a method for operating an optical system, wherein the optical system includes at least one carrier having at least one optical element, a movement bearing element for supporting the carrier during a movement, at least one first bearing element and at least one further bearing element for statically supporting the carrier, wherein the carrier includes corresponding bearing elements for providing static support, wherein the optical system includes a first and a further end stop element, wherein the carrier is supported movably between the end stop elements, wherein the first end stop element has or forms the first bearing element for providing static support and the further end stop element has or forms the further bearing element for providing static support, wherein the bearing elements define the stop poses of the carrier with repetition accuracy.