Projector Assembling Equipment Multi-Axial Lens Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing projector assembling equipment struggles to align a lens module with a light source module effectively, resulting in blurred images due to the inability to shift, tilt, or rotate the lens module relative to the fixer, which restricts optical centering.

Innovation Solution

A projector assembling equipment featuring a holder with a multi-axial adjusting device, including a three-axis adjusting mechanism, rotary adjusting mechanism, and tilt adjusting mechanism, allows for precise alignment of the lens module with the light source module by enabling movement in multiple directions and rotations, ensuring optical centering.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the lens module is engaged with the thread portion to go deep into the sunken structure, then the lens module is fixed in position, but the lens module cannot be laterally shifted, tilted, or rotated, resulting in inability to align with external light source

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixed positionVSAvoidalignment capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a multi-axial adjusting device that enables dynamic adjustment of the lens module in multiple directions (X, Y, Z axes) and angles (θ, φ) after initial fixation. This transforms the static fixed position into a dynamically adjustable position, allowing the lens module to be laterally shifted, tilted, and rotated for precise alignment with the light source while maintaining stability during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The adjusting device is divided into multiple independent adjustment mechanisms: a three-axis translating mechanism for linear movement in X, Y, Z directions, and a two-degree-of-freedom rotating mechanism for angular adjustment. This segmentation allows each mechanism to be optimized independently and provides granular control over the lens module position and orientation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If the lens module is fixed without adjustment mechanisms, then the assembly structure is simple, but the optical centering precision is insufficient, resulting in blurred images

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly structureVSAvoidoptical centering precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static fixed structure into a dynamic adjustable system with multiple degrees of freedom. The multi-axial adjusting device provides precise control over the lens module position (X, Y, Z) and orientation (θ, φ), enabling accurate optical centering while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual alignment methods with a mechanical multi-axial adjusting device that provides precise, controllable movement. The device uses standard mechanical components (screws, rails, bearings) arranged in a systematic way to achieve sub-millimeter positioning and sub-degree angular adjustment, balancing mechanical simplicity with precision requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Device complexity

If manual alignment methods are used, then the equipment structure is simple, but the alignment efficiency is low and image quality is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveequipment structureVSAvoidalignment efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a multi-axial adjusting device that enables rapid adjustment of the lens module in multiple directions and angles. This dynamic adjustment system significantly improves alignment efficiency compared to manual methods, allowing technicians to quickly achieve precise optical centering and improve image quality without requiring overly complex equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10416408B2Projector assembling equipment
Publication Date: 2019.09.17 HIMAX TECH LTD
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AI summary

A projector assembling equipment includes a holder and at least one multi-axial adjusting device. The lens module or the light source module is disposed on the holder. The multi-axial adjusting device is connected with the holder to move the holder relative to a reference plane, and the reference plane is used to put the lens module or the light source module which is not held by the holder. The multi-axial adjusting device includes a three-axis adjusting mechanism, a rotary adjusting mechanism and a tilt adjusting mechanism. The three-axis adjusting mechanism is utilized to shift the holder at a first direction, a second direction and a third direction. The rotary adjusting mechanism is disposed on the three-axis adjusting mechanism to rotate the holder at a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction. The tilt adjusting mechanism is disposed on the three-axis adjusting mechanism to recline the holder relative to the reference plane.