Modular Telescope Eyepiece Module Integration for Single-Handed Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular telescopes face difficulties in handling due to a large distance between focusing and zoom units, requiring two hands and often resulting in wobbling, especially when observing fast-moving objects like wild animals, as the structural design makes it hard to adjust image magnification and focus simultaneously without a tripod.
Innovation Solution
Integration of the eyepiece and optical units for changing image magnification and reversing the image within the eyepiece module, along with adjusting means for focus and zoom, allows for compact design and easier operation with setting rings or knobs positioned at connection interfaces for single-handed use, and secure bayonet or plug-and-socket connections for improved stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the focusing unit and zoom unit are spaced apart by a central unit, then the telescope can be designed with modular components, but the distance between the focusing unit and operating means increases making it difficult to handle with one hand
Solution Approach 1:
The eyepiece module contains nested functional units including the zoom unit and focusing unit within its structure. The central unit is integrated into the eyepiece module rather than being separate, creating a nested arrangement where smaller functional components are housed within larger structural elements. This nesting reduces the overall distance between operating means and focusing mechanisms while maintaining modular design benefits.
2Ease of manufacture
If the focusing unit is spaced apart from the lens module, then modular assembly is enabled, but the telescope wobbles during manipulation due to awkward positioning of adjusting means
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the central unit with the eyepiece module into a single integrated assembly. The adjusting means for both zoom and focusing are merged into the eyepiece module structure, which is directly connected to the lens module. This merging eliminates the spacing that causes wobble during manipulation while preserving modular assembly capabilities through standardized connection interfaces between the eyepiece module and lens module.
3Ease of operation
If the eyepiece and optical units are integrated in the eyepiece module, then the distance between components is reduced for easier handling, but the integration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the telescope into distinct modular components: a lens module and an eyepiece module with standardized connection interfaces. Within the eyepiece module, functional units (zoom, focusing, image reversal) are segmented as separate sub-components that can be independently designed and assembled. This segmentation manages integration complexity by providing clear modular boundaries while achieving the goal of reduced component distances for easier handling.
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
This design enhances ease of use by allowing simultaneous adjustment of image magnification and focus with one hand, reduces wobbling, and simplifies lens changes, while ensuring mechanical stability and compact packaging.
Implementation Method 1
a lens module (2) and an eyepiece module (3)... lens for focusing purposes
Implementation Method 2
an eyepiece optical system (30)... eyepiece for changing the image magnification
Implementation Method 3
the unit for reversing the image may be designed as a prism system
Data Source
AI summary
A telescope made up of mutually connectable modules, which telescope comprises at least a lens module and an eyepiece module, and the lens module and eyepiece module each have a connection interface for connecting the modules, wherein an eyepiece and a zoom unit for changing the image magnification and a unit for reversing the image are integrated in the eyepiece module.