WO1998057211A1 - Optical system having an unlimited depth of focus - Google Patents
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- WO1998057211A1 WO1998057211A1 PCT/GB1998/001685 GB9801685W WO9857211A1 WO 1998057211 A1 WO1998057211 A1 WO 1998057211A1 GB 9801685 W GB9801685 W GB 9801685W WO 9857211 A1 WO9857211 A1 WO 9857211A1
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- G02B26/00—Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements
- G02B26/08—Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
- G02B26/0875—Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light by means of one or more refracting elements
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- G02—OPTICS
- G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G02B21/00—Microscopes
- G02B21/24—Base structure
- G02B21/241—Devices for focusing
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- G—PHYSICS
- G02—OPTICS
- G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G02B7/00—Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
- G02B7/02—Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
- G02B7/14—Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses adapted to interchange lenses
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- the present invention relates to optical systems and, more particularly, to optical
- portions of an object or one or more objects are in focus at the same time. A greater
- lens system can be increased by increasing the focal length of the lens system an/or using
- intensity lights must be directed at the observed object, either in reflected light systems
- a lens system for use in a microscope and other optical systems, and in one preferred
- the present invention permits a rapid and
- Figure 1 is a semi-diagrammatic elevational view of one preferred embodiment
- Figure 2 is a semi-diagrammatic elevational view of an alternate preferred
- Figures 3A and 3B are front and side elevational views, respectively, of one preferred embodiment of a cam mechanism for use in the lens system of the present
- Figures 4A and 4B are a side elevational view and a plan view, respectively, of
- Figure 5 is a semi-diagrammatic side elevational view of an alternate preferred
- Figure 6 is a semi-diagrammatic elevational view of an alternate preferred
- Figure 7 is a semi-diagrammatic elevational view of an alternate preferred embodiment
- Figure 8 is a semi-diagrammatic elevational view of an alternate preferred
- Figure 9A is a semi-diagrammatic elevational view of an alternate preferred
- Figure 9B is a plan view of the lens system of Figure 9 A
- Figure 10A is a semi-diagrammatic elevational view of an alternate preferred
- Figure 1 OB is a plan view of the lens system of Figure 10A
- Figure 1 1 is a semi-diagrammatic elevational view of an alternate preferred
- the present invention is a lens system with an unlimited depth of focus, and as
- present invention is greater than the depth of focus of a substantially identical prior lens
- depth of focus is by having one or more lens elements move with rapid repetitive
- a specific steppage e.g., distance
- sufficient frequency e.g., changes of images per
- the present invention provides the observer with an in-focus
- One preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a lens set, such as
- an objective lens arrangement in a microscope that comprises a first optical element
- the focal length of the lens set is continuously oscillated in
- stepwise increments Light is permitted to pass through the lens set when the focal length is momentarily fixed and light is prevented from passing through the lens set when
- Figure 1 shows one preferred embodiment of the present invention
- an object 10 to be observed such as all or a portion of an anatomical specimen
- An eye 16 of an observer is shown viewing a magnified optical image
- the lens system 14 has an
- adjustable diaphragm 20 within the ocular 18 or adjacent thereto, to adjust the amount
- This diaphragm 20 is particularly helpful when viewing
- a wet or highly reflective object 10 under high intensity light such as provided by a light
- An intermediate tubular lens 24, comprising one or more optical elements, is
- the objective lens 26 comprises two lenses
- a first optical element 28 is fixed relative to the object 10 and a second optical element 28
- optical element 30 is capable of being moved along the optical axis 12, i.e., either toward
- the second optical element 30 can be formed from one or more
- lens 24 In addition, one or more additional optical elements or lenses, such as a lens to
- invert the image may be positioned between the tubular lens 24 and the objective lens
- the movable optical element 30 is permitted to move
- optical element 30 The guides 32 in turn are mounted to an interior surface of the
- An arm 34 extends from the outer edge of the optical element 30 and is in contact with a mechanism for continuously oscillating the optical
- mechanism can comprise a stepper motor or other suitable device; however, in one
- the incremental distance of travel is determined by the height and
- mechanism comprises a mechanical or electronic shutter 40 that is operatively coupled
- the shutter 40 is located anywhere within the lens system
- the shutter 40 is operated in conjunction
- Figure 2 shows a dual lens system of the present invention in the form of a
- the surgical microscope 43 has dual optical axis 12,
- the microscope 43 can have dual objective lenses 26 with appropriate dual
- FIGS. 4A - 4B illustrate one preferred embodiment of means for continuously
- a stationary base 46 is
- a mobile carriage 50 rides along the shafts 48,
- a plurality of wheels 54 are rotatably mounted
- one or more cylinders or balls may be used
- An upper end of one or both of the shafts 48 includes a cap 58 that provides an
- the arm 34 is rigidly connected to the mobile carriage 50 and extends
- an outer end of the arm 34 does not directly contact the cam 38 but a wheel
- roller 62 is rotatably mounted thereto, and the roller 62 rides along the cam 38.
- springs 60 gently force the mobile carriage 50 downwardly to keep the arm 34 and/or
- the cam 38 includes a plurality of balance holes 64
- the holes 64 are strategically placed and sized to ensure that the mass
- the mobile carriage 50 is moved by means
- the mobile carriage 50 is moved by means of one or more electric solenoids 72
- Each solenoid has windings 74 about the shaft 48 and corresponding windings or coils 76
- One or more springs 78 are
- Electric circuitry 80 is operatively connected to the windings 74 and 76, as is
- a light detector 70 spaced opposite one another on either side of the cam 38.
- cam 38 rotates, light from the light source 68 will be blocked from being detected by the
- the shutter 40 then will either open or close, depending
- the shutter 40 can be any suitable device that discretely permits the passage of
- the shutter 40 need not be limited
- optical element 30 along the optical axis 12; however, the principle of operation of the
- present invention can also be applied to the movement of the entire objective lens 26 or
- a disc or wheel-like carriage 82 has at least
- Each lens set 84 can comprise an entire objective lens
- Each lens set 84 has a different optical characteristic, such as thickness,
- a rotary drive mechanism 86 is operatively connected to the
- the drive mechanism 86 can
- circuitry 92 in communication with the drive mechanism 86 and the shutter 40, causes
- the shutter 40 to permit light to pass therethrough. Thereafter, the shutter 40 prevents
- Each lens set 96 can
- Each lens set 96 has differing optical characteristics, such as thickness, curvature, or
- a linear drive mechanism 98 is operatively connected to the carriage 94, and
- the drive mechanism 98 can be electric, electro-mechanical,
- hydraulic and/or pneumatic and is preferably an electric solenoid or an electric motor
- control circuitry 100 in communication with the
- the shutter 40 prevents light to pass therethrough, and the
- drive mechanism 98 is activated to move the carriage 94 and center another lens set 96
- an objective lens 102 comprises one or more
- the lens elements 108 and 1 10 are wedge shaped and are
- lenses 108 and 110 in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis 12 will change the focal
- the lenses 108 and 1 10 preferably have the same
- optical characteristics but may have differing optical characteristics, such as thickness,
- a drive mechanism (not shown) is operatively connect ⁇ d to one
- the drive mechanism can be electric, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic, and is preferably an electric solenoid or
- an electric motor such as a stepper motor, which is well known to those skilled in the
- circuitry in communication with the drive mechanism and the shutter, causes the shutter
- the shutter prevents light to pass
- the objective lens systems employed one
- FIGS. 9B and 9B show a mono lens system and Figures 10A and 10B show a bi-ocular lens system
- carriage 112 rotates about a vertical axis that is parallel to the optical axis 12
- radius portion of the carriage 1 12 rotates through the optical axis 12 between one or
- Each lens element 124 has a ring 122 of a plurality of lens elements 124.
- Each lens element 124 has a ring 122 of a plurality of lens elements 124.
- element 124 has a different optical characteristic from the immediately adjacent lens
- the optical characteristics of the lens elements 124 vary by having differences in density, shape, thickness, and/or curvature
- the ring 122 has the lens
- each lens element 124 arranged in a pattern so that as each lens element 124 is rotated through
- the optical axis 12 a sequence of images is presented to the observer 16 For example,
- the ring 122 in Figure 9B has 24 individual lens elements 124, and the pattern of optical
- elements 124 can vary in a repeating pattern, such as elements #1 , 2, 3, 4, 3, 2, 1 , 2,
- each lens element 124 has essentially the same
- a shutter 126 is
- 126 can be any commercially available mechanical or electric shutter, but can use LCD
- An alternate embodiment of the shutter 126 is to have a disc 128 that moves back and forth across the optical axis 12 in a controlled manner
- One preferred mechanism to operate the shutter 126 includes a plurality of holes
- an electronic signal from the light detector 134 is passed along a wire 136
- the shutter 126 then moves or either open or close,
- the holes 130 are chosen to operate the shutter 126 in a manner that will maximize the
- magnification systems First, is the reduction in vibration caused by the elimination of
- the brighter image is a result of the shutter 126 being open a
- one or more lenses 140 do not physically move with
- the lens 140 is a crystalline structure that has its optical density
- the lens 140 can be changed to provide the desired unlimited depth of focus by applied changes in electrical voltage,
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EP98928438A EP0988572B1 (en) | 1997-06-13 | 1998-06-09 | Optical system having an unlimited depth of focus |
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