18465545. PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SAORI Hasegawa of Tochigi (JP)
PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18465545 titled 'PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a processing apparatus that includes an optical device with a correction mechanism to correct rotationally asymmetric optical characteristics, enabling the processing beam to be close to a circular shape.
- The optical device includes at least two optical elements with rotationally asymmetric power.
- The optical elements can rotate about their respective optical axes, changing the amount and direction of rotationally asymmetric optical characteristics.
- The correction mechanism adjusts the rotation angle difference between the optical elements to achieve the desired beam shape.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in laser cutting, welding, and engraving processes where a precise circular beam shape is required.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the issue of non-circular beam shapes in processing applications, improving the accuracy and quality of the results.
Benefits
- Enhanced precision in processing tasks - Consistent circular beam shape for better performance - Increased efficiency and reliability in laser-based applications
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optical Correction Mechanism for Circular Beam Shaping in Laser Processing" could find applications in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and electronics for various cutting, welding, and engraving processes.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents or publications related to optical devices with correction mechanisms for beam shaping in laser processing applications.
Unanswered Questions
How does the rotation of the optical elements affect the overall performance of the processing beam?
The rotation of the optical elements changes the rotationally asymmetric optical characteristics, but how does this impact the quality and precision of the processing beam?
What materials are best suited for the optical elements to ensure durability and longevity of the correction mechanism?
The choice of materials for the optical elements is crucial for the effectiveness and longevity of the correction mechanism, but what specific materials are recommended for optimal performance?
Original Abstract Submitted
In order to make a processing beam close to a circular shape, in a processing apparatus including an optical device that guides a laser beam emitted from a light source to a target object and processing the target object with light emitted from the optical device, the optical device includes a correction mechanism that corrects rotationally asymmetric optical characteristics of the optical device, the correction mechanism includes at least two optical elements with rotationally asymmetric power, and a mechanism that enables the at least two optical elements to rotate about their respective optical axes, the amount of rotationally asymmetric optical characteristics changes due to a rotation angle difference between the at least two optical elements, and a direction of the rotationally asymmetric optical characteristics changes depending on a common rotation angle of the at least two optical elements.
