Methods of making a low-cost miniature accommodating optical imaging system
AssigneeNorthwestern University
InventorsCheng Sun, Rihan Hai, Henry Oliver Tenadooah Ware, Evan Hunter Jones
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Abstract
Provided herein are methods of making imaging systems. In one aspect, the method may comprise providing a lens; providing an optomechanical assembly; providing an imaging sensor; and operably connecting the optomechanical assembly with said lens and said imaging sensor, forming said imaging system. In some aspects, providing an optomechanical assembly may comprise manufacturing a component of the optomechanical assembly using additive manufacturing. In some aspects, providing an optomechanical assembly may comprise manufacturing a component of the optomechanical assembly using micro-continuous liquid interface production (μCLIP) 3D printing.
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A method of making an imaging system, the method comprising:
- providing a lens;
- providing an optomechanical assembly, wherein providing the optomechanical assembly comprises manufacturing a component of the optomechanical assembly using additive manufacturing;
- providing an imaging sensor;
- and
- operably connecting the optomechanical assembly with said lens and said imaging sensor, forming said imaging system;
- wherein the optomechanical assembly comprises an actuator;
- and wherein providing the optomechanical assembly comprises manufacturing the actuator using additive manufacturing.
A method of making an imaging system, the method comprising:
- providing a lens;
- providing an optomechanical assembly, wherein providing the optomechanical assembly comprises manufacturing a component of the optomechanical assembly using additive manufacturing;
- providing an imaging sensor;
- and
- operably connecting the optomechanical assembly with said lens and said imaging sensor, forming said imaging system;
- wherein the optomechanical assembly comprises an actuator;
- and wherein providing the optomechanical assembly comprises manufacturing the actuator using additive manufacturing;
- wherein providing the optomechanical assembly comprises manufacturing a component of the optomechanical assembly using micro-continuous liquid interface production (μCLIP) 3D printing;
- and
- wherein each component of the optomechanical assembly comprises passive alignment features, allowing for assembly of the imaging system without assembly machinery or an assembly platform.
A method of making an imaging system, the method comprising:
- providing a lens;
- providing an optomechanical assembly, wherein providing the optomechanical assembly comprises manufacturing a component of the optomechanical assembly using additive manufacturing;
- providing an imaging sensor;
- and
- operably connecting the optomechanical assembly with said lens and said imaging sensor, forming said imaging system;
- wherein the optomechanical assembly comprises an actuator;
- and wherein providing the optomechanical assembly comprises manufacturing the actuator using additive manufacturing;
- wherein the optomechanical assembly comprises:
- a clamshell;
- and
- a front cap;
- wherein the actuator comprises an elastic lens mount;
- and
- wherein providing the optomechanical assembly comprises manufacturing at least one of the clamshell, the front cap, and the elastic lens mount using additive manufacturing.
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