Telescopic Projector Lens Dynamics for Variable Focus Patterns

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional projectors lack variability in their projection effects, producing a rigid and unchanging pattern that fails to engage viewers, especially in festive or party settings where dynamic visual experiences are desired.

Innovation Solution

A telescopic projector design featuring a body with a roll film, a projecting set including a power supply board and radiating unit, and a focusing set with a focusing electric machine, driving block, and sliding unit, allowing for the alternation between clear and blurred patterns through controlled movement of the lens element and corrugation units.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the lens element position is fixed to achieve a vivid pattern, then the projection clarity is improved, but the projection effect becomes rigid and unchanging

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection clarityVSAvoidprojection effect variability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the lens element movable rather than fixed. The lens element is driven by a driving mechanism that can adjust its position along the optical axis, enabling dynamic switching between focused (vivid) and defocused (blurred) projection states. This resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to adapt between different projection clarity levels while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by varying the lens element's position parameter along the optical axis. By controlling the distance between the lens element and the projection screen, the system can transition between different focal states, producing both clear and blurred patterns as needed. This parameter adjustment enables the projector to achieve versatility in projection effects while maintaining optical precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If a conventional projector structure is used, then the device complexity is low, but the visual engagement and festive atmosphere are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojector structureVSAvoidvisual experience
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic control mechanisms including a focusing electric machine and driving block that enable the lens element to move automatically. This adds complexity to the device structure but significantly enhances the visual experience by allowing seamless transitions between focused and defocused patterns, creating engaging festive effects that conventional static projectors cannot achieve.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated electric driving system. The focusing electric machine and driving block constitute an electromechanical system that automatically controls lens element position, eliminating the need for manual intervention and enabling programmable projection patterns. This substitution increases device complexity but provides superior visual engagement and adaptability for festive applications.

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

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

Enables dynamic projection effects by freely switching between clear and blurred patterns, enhancing the visual experience and creating a lively atmosphere in settings like festivals and parties.

Implementation Method 1

The focusing set has a focusing electric machine, a driving block, and a sliding unit. The focusing electric machine is mounted in the shell and is electrically connected to the power supply board. The driving block is mounted on a top surface of the focusing electric machine and is controlled by the focusing electric machine.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The lens element is combined with the adjusting ring. When the conventional projector is in use, the conventional projector would project a blurred pattern on a screen. Then, the adjusting ring is rotated, and the lens element would be moved to different focal positions. Therefore, the light emitted from the conventional projector would focus on the screen, and this makes the blurred pattern turn into a vivid pattern.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical focusing: Lens

Data Source

PatentUS10120270B1Telescopic projector
Publication Date: 2018.11.06 GEMMY IND CORP
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AI summary

A telescopic projector has a body, a projecting set, and a focusing set. The body has a shell and a roll film. The roll film is mounted in the shell. The projecting set is mounted in the body and has a power supply board and a radiating unit. The power supply board is located in the shell. The radiating unit is located in the shell and is electrically connected with the power supply board. The focusing set has a focusing electric machine, a driving block, and a sliding unit. The focusing electric machine is mounted in the shell and is electrically connected to the power supply board. The driving block is mounted on a top surface of the focusing electric machine and is controlled by the focusing electric machine. The sliding unit is mounted in the shell and is located above the focusing electric machine.