Spectacle Lens Bevel Circumference Calculation with Tool Interference
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for beveling spectacle lenses fail to accurately account for interference between the beveling tool and the lens, leading to tapering or strain in the bevel shape, which results in fitting issues with the spectacle frame, as they rely on theoretical circumferences that do not consider actual tool interference, causing size failures and quality defects.
Innovation Solution
A method that calculates a theoretical circumference for the spectacle lens by simulating the expected finish shape considering the interference of the beveling tool, allowing for adjustment of the beveling process to prevent tapering or strain, and using this theoretical circumference as a reference for judging defects and ensuring accurate fitting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional beveling methods are used without considering tool interference, then the beveling process is simple and fast, but the bevel shape exhibits tapering or strain leading to fitting failures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by calculating the theoretical circumference before the actual beveling process. This pre-calculated circumference, which accounts for expected tool interference through simulation, serves as a reference standard that guides the beveling operation and enables subsequent quality verification without requiring complex real-time adjustments during beveling.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by measuring the actual bevel circumference after the beveling process and comparing it against the pre-calculated theoretical circumference. This comparison provides feedback on whether the beveling was successful in achieving the expected fit, allowing for quality control and identification of defects such as excessive tapering or strain.
2Manufacturing precision
If the beveling tool interferes with the lens during beveling, then the bevel shape is distorted with tapering or strain, but the interference cannot be eliminated without complicating the tool path
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a simulation model to create a virtual copy of the beveling process before actual manufacturing. This simulation copies the tool interference patterns and calculates the resulting theoretical circumference, allowing operators to understand and compensate for interference effects without physically modifying the tool path or adding complex control mechanisms during the actual beveling operation.
3Measurement precision
If the theoretical circumference is calculated without simulating tool interference, then the calculation is simple and quick, but the calculated circumference does not reflect actual bevel shape leading to fitting errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs the time-consuming simulation and theoretical circumference calculation before the actual beveling process. This preliminary action allows the complex interference modeling to be completed in advance, so that during the actual manufacturing process, operators only need to measure and compare against the pre-calculated value, minimizing real-time computational delays.
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AI summary
There is provided a circumference calculating device including an expected shape specifying part 201b configured to obtain an expected finish shape of a bevel in consideration of an interference amount of a beveling tool when beveling is performed to an uncut spectacle lens; and a theoretical circumference calculating part 201d configured to obtain a bevel circumference of the spectacle lens having the expected finish shape obtained by the expected shape specifying part 201b, as a theoretical circumference of this spectacle lens.