Panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd. (20240116137). LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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 20240116137 titled 'LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The present invention relates to 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.

• Optical axis adjustment unit:

 - Includes an operation unit operable from the side of the head connector.
 - Movement unit adjusts the fiber holder within a plane orthogonal to the optical axis of the emitted light.

• Spread angle adjustment unit:

 - Operation unit provided to an insertion unit to be inserted into a laser head.
 - Movement unit adjusts the lens in response to the operation of the operation unit.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in laser systems, medical devices, industrial machinery, and scientific instruments.

Problems Solved

1. Precise adjustment of the optical axis and spread angle of emitted light. 2. Easy operation and control of the adjustment units.

Benefits

1. Improved accuracy in laser beam alignment. 2. Enhanced performance of optical systems. 3. Simplified adjustment process for users.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be utilized in laser cutting machines, medical laser devices, laser engraving systems, and research laboratories.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include similar patents related to optical axis adjustment units and spread angle adjustment units in laser systems.

How does this technology compare to existing laser beam adjustment systems in terms of precision and ease of use?

The article does not provide a direct comparison with existing laser beam adjustment systems.

What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of this technology in practical applications?

The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks of the technology.

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.