Virtual Image Display Optical Alignment After Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing virtual image display devices face issues with optical axis shifts during assembly, leading to significant burdens on users due to minor misalignments between left and right image positions, even when high accuracy is initially achieved.

Innovation Solution

A virtual image display device with a first and second display element, assembled by assembly members, and post-assembly adjustment devices that utilize imaging elements and image processing to correct optical axis shifts and adjust display positions digitally.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If optical systems are assembled with high accuracy during initial assembly, then manufacturing precision is improved, but optical axis shifts occur during subsequent assembly processes such as circuit board attachment and outer packaging assembly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptical axis alignment precisionVSAvoidoptical axis stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by performing optical axis alignment adjustment after the optical system is initially assembled but before final assembly steps. The adjustment device allows for corrective action to be taken in advance of final assembly, preventing optical axis shifts that would occur during subsequent circuit board attachment and outer packaging assembly processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics by providing an adjustable optical system where the optical axis can be dynamically modified during the assembly process. The adjustment device enables the optical system to adapt its configuration in response to changes occurring during subsequent assembly steps, maintaining optimal alignment throughout the manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If optical systems are firmly fixed during assembly, then manufacturing precision is improved, but image position shifts occur during subsequent assembly processes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage position alignmentVSAvoidadjustability of display position
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transforming the optical system from a fixed configuration to an adjustable one. The adjustment device allows the optical system to maintain its precisely aligned state while providing the capability to modify the display position if shifts occur during subsequent assembly processes, thus combining manufacturing precision with adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by enabling modification of the optical system's display position parameters after initial assembly. The adjustment device allows for changing positional parameters of the optical axis and display area to compensate for shifts that occur during circuit board attachment and outer packaging assembly, maintaining image position accuracy throughout the manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12436396B2Virtual image display device and optical unit capable of adjusting display position of virtual image
Publication Date: 2025.10.07 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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  • US12436396B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

A virtual image display device includes a first display device for a right eye, a second display device for a left eye, a lens barrel or the like serving as an assembly member configured to assemble the first display device and the second display device, and first and second correction units serving as post-assembly adjustment devices configured to adjust a display state of the first display device and the second display device assembled by the assembly member.