18275976. LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Akihisa Matsumoto of Aichi-ken (JP)
Daichi Shimazaki of Aichi-ken (JP)
LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18275976 titled 'LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The present invention describes a head connector with an optical axis adjustment unit and a spread angle adjustment unit for a laser beam emitted from an optical fiber cable tip.
- The optical axis adjustment unit includes an operation unit on the lateral surface of the head connector and a movement unit that adjusts the fiber holder within a plane orthogonal to the optical axis in response to the operation.
- The spread angle adjustment unit includes an operation unit on an insertion unit for a laser head and a movement unit that adjusts a lens in response to the operation.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in:
- Medical devices for precise laser surgeries
- Industrial laser cutting and engraving machines
Problems Solved
- Ensures accurate alignment of the laser beam
- Allows for customization of the spread angle of emitted light
Benefits
- Improved precision in laser applications
- Easy adjustment of optical axis and spread angle
Potential Commercial Applications
Optical companies can integrate this technology into their laser systems for enhanced performance.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be a similar patent for a laser beam alignment system used in industrial laser machines.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing laser beam alignment systems on the market?
This article does not provide a direct comparison with other laser beam alignment systems currently available.
Are there any limitations to the adjustment range of the optical axis and spread angle in this invention?
The article does not mention any specific limitations regarding the adjustment range of the optical axis and spread angle.
Original Abstract Submitted
In the present invention, a head connector comprises an optical axis adjustment unit that adjusts the optical axis of a laser beam emitted from a tip of an optical fiber cable, and a spread angle adjustment unit that adjusts the spread angle of emitted light. The optical axis adjustment unit comprises an operation unit configured to be operable from a lateral-surface side of the head connector, and a movement unit that moves a fiber holder within a plane orthogonal to the optical axis of the emitted light in response to an operation of the operation unit. The spread angle adjustment unit comprises an operation unit provided to an insertion unit to be inserted into a laser head, and a movement unit that moves a lens in response to the operation of the operation unit.
