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DE60004280T2 - Device for installing a liquid crystal panel in a projector - Google Patents
Device for installing a liquid crystal panel in a projector
DE60004280T2
DE60004280T2 DE60004280T DE60004280T DE60004280T2 DE 60004280 T2 DE60004280 T2 DE 60004280T2 DE 60004280 T DE60004280 T DE 60004280T DE 60004280 T DE60004280 T DE 60004280T DE 60004280 T2 DE60004280 T2 DE 60004280T2
DE60004280T
DE60004280D1 (en
Motoyuki Suwa-shi Fujimori
Masashi Suwa-shi Kitabayashi
1999-02-02 Priority to JP02534599A priority Critical patent/JP3608417B2/en
1999-02-02 Priority to JP2534599 priority
2000-02-02 Application filed by Seiko Epson Corp filed Critical Seiko Epson Corp
2003-09-11 Application granted granted Critical
2003-09-11 Publication of DE60004280D1 publication Critical patent/DE60004280D1/en
2004-06-24 Publication of DE60004280T2 publication Critical patent/DE60004280T2/en
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The present invention relates a unit for mounting an electro-optical device, such as B. a liquid crystal panel, on a prism, such as. B. a dichroic prism, or one Polarization beam splitter, and on a projector that uses them.
An example of a conventional projector related to the present invention, in which an electro-optical device such as a. B. a liquid crystal panel, is mounted on a prism, z. B. disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-10994. The technique disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-10994 is therefore described briefly with reference to an exploded view of FIG 9 described.
A liquid crystal panel unit 70R is on a light entry surface 72R a combination of prisms 72 of a projector. The table unit 70R includes an innermost solid frame body 76 that on the light entry surface 72R of the prismatic network 72 is glued and fixed, an outermost panel frame body 73 for holding and holding a liquid crystal panel 80R , and an intermediate frame body 77 between the fixed frame body 76 and the panel frame body 73 is arranged. The panel frame body 73 has a first frame body 74 and a second frame body 75 on, and also holds the liquid crystal panel 80R by sandwiching between these frame bodies 74 and 75 ,
engagement projections 77b by four corners of the intermediate frame body 77 protrude outward are in holes 74b inserted and glued in four corners of the panel frame body 73 (of the first frame body 74 the same) are formed, with a spacer 78 with a substantially triangular prism shape between the intermediate frame body 77 and the panel frame body 73 is used to thus the intermediate frame body 77 and the panel frame body 73 to glue and fix.
The following are process steps for achieving the above construction with reference to an in 10 shown flowchart described.
The fixed frame body 76 is first on the light entry surface 72R of the prismatic network 72 arranged and glued and fixed with an adhesive (S1). Then the intermediate frame body 77 outside the glued and fixed fixed frame 76 arranged and by inserting four screws 79 in slanted holes 77a and 76a fixed (S2).
Then an adhesive is inserted into the engagement holes 74b filled that in the first frame body 74 of the panel frame body 73 are formed in which the liquid crystal panel 80R is picked up and held, the panel frame body 73 on the intermediate frame body 77 is attached by the engaging protrusions 77b of the intermediate frame body 77 into the holes 74b can be used (S3).
Next is the liquid crystal panel 80R turned on in this state (S4), with a focus setting and an orientation setting of the liquid crystal panel 80R be carried out (S5 and S6). These steps S4 to S6 are performed to determine the position of the liquid crystal panel 80R on the optical axis and the position of the tilt relative to the position of the liquid crystal panel 80R adjust.
Next is the one in the holes 74b filled adhesive cured to the intermediate frame body 77 and the panel frame body 73 to be temporarily fixed (S7). Then a displacement measure of the position of the pixels of the liquid crystal panel 80R checked (S8). Consequently, if the amount of displacement is beyond an allowable range (is bad), the panel frame body 73 removed (S13), whereupon the procedure returns to the above-mentioned step S3.
On the other hand, if the amount of displacement is within the permissible range (is good), the adhesive is placed on the spacer 78 applied (S9), using the spacer 78 is mounted on a predetermined guide portion which is between the temporarily fixed intermediate frame body 77 and the panel frame body 73 is formed (S10). By curing the adhesive between the spacer 78 , the panel frame body 73 and the intermediate frame body 77 then the panel frame body 73 on the prismatic network 72 fixed (S11).
In the case of the conventional device mentioned above the fixed frame body protrudes, however is fixed to the prism, over the outer circumference the prism to secure a mounting screw hole, thereby reducing the size of the device is prevented. Since also the structure the solid frame body and the intermediate frame body requires a further reduction in the size of the prism unit is prevented.
Furthermore, there are many fasteners and steps required to attach the liquid crystal panel unit Fix prism, such as. B. screws to fix the fixed frame body and the intermediate frame body, a protrusion of the intermediate frame body and a hole of the panel frame body for temporary Fix the panel frame body and the intermediate frame body, as well as a spacer and an adhesive for real fixing of the panel frame body and the intermediate frame body, being room for an improvement in operational efficiency and positioning accuracy is available.
The present invention therefore proposes a projector capable of using an electro-optical device and a prism only by using a plurality of fixing pins and an adhesive instead of a conventional fixed frame plate and an ab to fix the holder so as to achieve a size reduction of the device, simplify and improve the efficiency of the mounting operation of a light synthesizing agent and the electro-optical device, and to increase a positioning accuracy.
To solve the above task, use the present invention the following means.
A projector with an electro-optical device for modulating light, a prism on which the electro-optical Device is mounted, and a projection lens for projecting of modulated light, the projector including: an electro-optic device frame body for Holding the electro-optical device having multiple holes which are foreseen in its scope; and mounting pins that each have a flat part on an end face thereof and in the holes are used; where a light entry surface of the prism and the flat Part of each of the mounting pins fixed with an adhesive and wherein the inside of the holes of the electro-optic device frame body and an outer peripheral surface of each the fixing pins are fixed with an adhesive.
Also an electro-optic device mounting unit for mounting an electro-optical device for modulation of light on a prism that includes: an electro-optic device frame body for Holding the electro-optical device having multiple holes which are foreseen in its scope; and mounting pins that each have a flat part on an end face thereof and inserted into the holes are; where a light entry surface of the prism and the flat Part of each of the mounting pins fixed with an adhesive and wherein the inside of the holes of the electro-optic device frame body and an outer peripheral surface of each the fixing pins are fixed with an adhesive.
According to these means, the fixed one Frame body, the traditionally protrudes from the circumference of the prism, not necessary, so one Reduction in the size of the device is achieved, it also possible is a clearance between the prism and the electro-optic device frame body narrow a suitable range (within 3 mm, preferably 1 mm to 2 mm). Furthermore, since the number of components is reduced and the mounting pins are placed in the holes facilitates the positioning operation of the electro-optic device frame body, being an efficiency of the mounting operation of the electro-optical Device is improved. Moreover was determined by an experiment that the mounting pins can be easily removed from the prism.
In addition, the contour of the electro-optic device frame body is on the same or the inner position of the outer circumference of the light entry surface of the Prism arranged. Accordingly, the electro-optical device on the inside of the outer circumference of the prism are fixed, reducing the size of the device according to the size of the prism can be achieved.
Furthermore, the electro-optic device frame body has a substantially rectangular shape with the holes in four corners of the electro-optic device frame body are provided. Accordingly can the electro-optical device by means of a uniform force fixed to the prism, positioning with higher accuracy carried out can be and the electro-optical device evenly on the circumference of the prism can be fixed, so that the shock resistance is improved.
Each of the mounting pins also has a deformed part at one end on one side that is from is different from the side on which the flat part is provided, wherein the deformed part protrudes from the surface of the electro-optic device frame body. Accordingly, the Fastening pins easily inserted into the holes of the electro-optic device frame body by using the deformed part for clamping, their positioning can be carried out easily.
Each of the mounting pins also has one Drum shape in which the middle part is expanded. Accordingly can the electro-optic device frame body using the middle one Part of the mounting pin as a fulcrum according to the distortion of the field of the projection lens can be moved freely, the positioning operation the electro-optical device is further facilitated.
Each of the mounting pins also has one Form in which the middle part is made thinner than the two ends. Accordingly, the elasticity of the mounting pin in the middle part improved so that a stress due to the difference in the coefficient of thermal expansion on a glued portion of the electro-optical device and exercised the prism is reduced on this part, with a shift of Pixels can be reduced.
Furthermore, the scope of the flat Part of each of the mounting pins is chamfered, or there is a groove in it the outer peripheral surface the side of the flat part of each of the fixing pins. Accordingly Is it possible, to prevent the glue from coming down from the mounting pin to flow.
In the following, embodiments of the Invention only by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings described in which:
1 is a perspective view that shows an external appearance of a projector to which the present invention is applied;
2 (A) is a diagram showing the two-dimensional arrangement of the components within the in 1 device shown;
2 B) is a diagram showing the three-dimensional arrangement of the components;
3 (A) Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an optical lens unit and a projection lens unit;
3 (B) schematically illustrates a configuration of an optical system;
4 Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing the relationship between a head plate, a prism unit and a liquid crystal panel unit;
5 Fig. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing components of the liquid crystal panel unit;
6 14 is a flowchart showing a liquid crystal panel assembly method according to an embodiment of the present invention;
7 14 is a diagram showing an assembled prism unit and the liquid crystal panel unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
8th includes perspective views each showing a shape of a mounting pin used in the embodiments of the present invention;
9 Fig. 14 is an exploded view showing a configuration of a liquid crystal panel unit of a conventional projector; and
10 Fig. 14 is a flowchart showing a liquid crystal panel assembly process in the conventional projector.
1 shows an external appearance of a projector to which a method according to the present invention is applied. An outer case 2 a projector 1 This embodiment is shaped like a rectangular cuboid. The outer case 2 basically includes an upper housing 3 , a lower case 4 and a front housing 5 to define the front of the device. The front end of a projection lens unit 6 stands from the center of the front case 5 out.
2 shows the arrangement of the components within the outer housing 2 of the projector 1 , As shown in this figure, is a power supply unit 7 at the rear end of the inside of the outer case 2 arranged. A light source lamp unit 8th and an optical unit 9 are located at positions adjacent to the power supply unit 7 are and are offset from this towards the front of the device. Furthermore, in the front center of the optical unit 9 the base end of the projection lens unit 6 arranged.
On the other hand is an interface substrate 11 with an input-output interface circuit mounted on the side of the optical unit 9 arranged so that it extends toward the front and rear of the device, with a video substrate 12 with a video signal processing circuit mounted thereon is arranged in parallel thereto. There is also a control substrate 13 for controlling the drive of the device over the light source lamp unit 8th and the optical unit 9 arranged with speakers 14R and 14L are respectively arranged on the right and left front corners of the device.
aspirator 15A and 15B for cooling the interior of the device are above and below the optical unit 9 arranged. In addition there is an exhaust fan 16 arranged on the side surface of the device, ie on the back of the light source lamp unit 8th , There is also an auxiliary cooling fan 17 for sucking in the cooling air flow from the suction fan 15A into the power supply unit 7 at the position in the power supply unit 7 arranged the ends of the substrates 11 and 12 is facing.
The blower serves from these blowers 15B mainly as a fan for cooling the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B , which is described below. The blower 15A can be used to cool the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B be used.
The following are with reference to 3 Optical unit configurations 9 and described an optical system.
3 (A) shows the optical unit 9 , As shown in this figure, the configuration is such that optical elements other than a prism unit 20 , which form a color synthesizing agent thereof, vertically sandwiched between upper and lower light guides 901 and 902 being held. The upper light guide 901 and the lower light guide 902 are by means of fastening screws on the sides of the upper housing 3 or the lower housing 4 attached. In addition, these are upper and lower light guides 901 and 902 similarly by fastening screws on the side of the prism unit 20 attached.
The prism unit 20 is by means of fastening screws on the back of a thick head plate 30 attached, which is formed from a cast plate. The base end of the projection lens unit 6 , which serves as a projection means, is similarly attached using fastening screws on the front of the head plate 30 attached. In this embodiment, a structure is therefore such that the prism unit 20 and the projection lens unit 6 are attached so that they are combined so that the headstock 30 sandwiched between them.
3 (B) shows schematically the configuration of an optical system in the projector 1 is installed. The optical system of this embodiment includes a light source lamp 805 , an on emergency lighting optical system 923 with integrator lenses 921 and 922 , which are uniformly illuminating optical elements, a color separation optics system 924 to separate a light W from the lighting optics system 923 is emitted in red, green and blue light R, G and B, three liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B , which serve as electro-optical devices for modulating the colored lights, a prismatic assembly 22 , which serves as a color synthesizing optical system for synthesizing modulated optical lights, and a projection lens unit 6 for enlarging and projecting the modulated light onto a projection plane. The optical system also contains a relay optical system 927 for guiding the blue light B out of the colored light from the color separation optics system 924 has been separated to the corresponding liquid crystal panel 40B ,
The standard lighting optics system 923 also contains a reflection mirror 931 around an optical axis 1a of the light source lamp 805 to deflect emitted light at right angles to the front of the housing. The integrator lenses 921 and 922 intersect at right angles so that the reflection mirror 931 is arranged in between.
The color separation optics system 924 includes a blue and green reflective dichroic mirror 941 , a green reflective dichroic mirror 942 and a reflection mirror 943 , First, the blue light B and the green light G, which in the by the uniform lighting optical system 923 running light W are contained by the blue and green reflective dichroic mirror 941 reflected at right angles and aimed at the green reflecting dichroic mirror. The red light R passes through the mirror 941 , is reflected by the reflecting mirror 943 reflected at right angles and from an exit section 944 for the red light emitted towards the color synthesizing optics system. Then only the green light G from the blue and green light B and G, that from the mirror 941 is reflected by the green reflecting dichroic mirror 942 reflected at right angles and from an exit section 945 for the green light emitted towards the color synthesis optics system. That through the mirror 942 running blue light B is coming from an exit section 946 for the blue light towards the relay optics system 927 emitted. In this embodiment, all the distances between the exit section for the light of the unit lighting optical element and the exit sections are 944 . 945 and 946 in the color separation optics system 924 set essentially the same.
condenser 951 and 952 are on the exit sides of the exit sections 944 and 945 for the red light and the green light in the color separation optics system 924 arranged. The red light and the green light emitted from the exit portions therefore enter the condenser lenses, respectively 951 and 952 one where they are collected.
The collected red and green light R and G enters the liquid crystal panels 40R and 40G in order to be modulated, image information being impressed on it accordingly, after its direction of polarization by polarizers 60R and 60G has been adjusted. That is, these liquid crystal panels 40R and 40G are subject to switching control according to an image signal corresponding to image information by means of a driving means (not shown), whereby the color light passing therethrough is modulated. A well-known means can be used unchanged for such a driving means.
On the other hand, the blue light becomes B after the polarization direction through the polarizer 60B has been further adapted via the relay optics system 927 to the corresponding liquid crystal panel 40B passed where it is modulated in a similar manner according to image information. The liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B use this embodiment z. B. a polysilicon TFT as a switching element.
The relay optics system 927 includes a condenser lens 974 , an entry side reflection mirror 971 , an exit side reflection mirror 972 , an intermediate lens 973 , which is arranged between these mirrors, and a condenser lens 953 that are upstream of the liquid crystal panel 40B is arranged. The blue light B of the colored light has the longest optical path length, ie the distance between the light source lamp 805 and the liquid crystal panel for blue light B is the longest, which is why the amount of light of this light that is lost is the greatest. However, the amount of light lost can be limited by placing the relay optics system in between 927 is used.
The colored light that comes through the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B has been modulated, enters the polarizers 61R . 61G and 61B a, whereby the light transmitted by these is allowed, in a prismatic assembly 22 to enter where it is synthesized. In this embodiment, a color synthesis optical system using the prism composite 22 formed, which contains a dichroic prism. One in the prismatic network 22 synthesized color image is enlarged and over the projection lens unit 6 on a projection plane 7 projected, which is arranged at a predetermined position.
Below are configurations of the prism unit 20 and the headstock 30 regarding 4 described.
4 shows the headstock 30 that on the headstock 30 attached prism unit 20 and liquid crystal panel units 50R . 50G and 50B , As shown in this figure, the head plate includes 30 basically a vertical wall 31 extending in a vertical position along a width direction of the device, and a bottom wall 32 extending from the bottom of the vertical wall 31 extending horizontally. A right-angled opening 31b is in the vertical wall 31 trained to do that by the prism unit 20 to let emitted light through. In addition, there are several reinforcement ribs on the vertical wall 31 trained to increase their rigidity. The prism unit 20 and the projection lens unit 6 are with a sandwich-like arranged and aligned vertical wall 31 fixed (see 3 (A) ). The integrity of these components is therefore high, with a very low risk of a relative displacement of their positions occurring even when subjected to an impact force or the like.
The prism unit 20 is on an upper surface of the bottom wall 32 the headstock 30 intended. The prism unit 20 contains the combination of prisms 22 , which is shaped like a rectangular cuboid, made by gluing inclined planes of four prisms 21 is formed, each of which is essentially an equilateral triangle in cross section, and a prism support plate 33 (please refer 5 ). The bottom of the prismatic assembly 22 is on the surface of the prism support plate 33 attached by gluing or the like, the prism support plate 33 on the bottom wall 32 the head plate is attached and fixed. On three side surfaces, which act as light entry surfaces in the side surfaces of the prismatic assembly 22 serve are liquid crystal panel units 50R . 50G and 50B attached, each of the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B contain.
The following is a description of configurations of the liquid crystal panel units 50R . 50G and 50B that on the prism unit 20 (or the prismatic network 22 ) are attached, this embodiment with reference to an exploded view of the liquid crystal panel units of FIG 5 is characterized.
Since the liquid crystal panel units 50R . 50G and 50B have the same configuration, mainly the liquid crystal panel unit 50G described. However, if the figure is easy to view from an angle thereof, the description refers to the units 50R and 50B ,
The liquid crystal panel unit 50G contains a panel frame body (electro-optic device frame body) 51 to hold and hold the liquid crystal panel 40G which is an electro-optical device. The panel frame body 51 contains a first frame body 52 , which is arranged on the side of the light source (outside), and a second frame body 53 who is on the side of the prismatic network 22 (Inside) is arranged, the liquid crystal panel 40G is clamped between these frame bodies.
Furthermore, the panel frame body 51 a size (outer shape) on the light entry surface 22G of the prismatic network 22 is included, with mounting pins 56 are inserted in its four corners. The panel frame body 51 is on the light entry surface 22G of the prismatic network 22 over the mounting pins 56 and arranged and fixed an adhesive.
The structure of the fastening pin 56 is described in more detail below. An element that stands out from the panel frame body 51 extends upwards is a flexible wiring cable 41B ,
The first frame body 52 is basically a right-angled frame body with a right-angled opening 52a , which is formed in the interior, and a peripheral wall 52b which has a fixed thickness. The peripheral wall 52b has an interior space for receiving the liquid crystal panel, with engaging grooves 52h that with the second frame body 53 engage on the left and right sides of the peripheral walls 52b are formed, and wherein holes 52c through which the mounting pins 56 can be performed in the four corners of the peripheral wall 52b are provided. Each of the holes 52c is of such a size that there is a margin between the hole 52c and the mounting pin 56 provides in which the adhesive penetrates.
If the first frame body 52 is a molded article made of thermosetting resin mixed with carbon fiber or calcium carbonate, the coefficient of thermal expansion thereof approximates that of the glass that forms the prism compared to a general synthetic resin material. For this reason, a shift of pixels due to thermal deformation into a state in which it is on the prismatic composite 22 attached, can be reduced.
The second frame body 53 should the liquid crystal panel in the first frame body 52 is included, hold and is a plate frame body with a rectangular opening 53a which is formed in its interior. hook 53h with the engagement grooves 52h of the first frame body 52 engage, are on the left and right outer sides of the second frame body 53 educated.
The first frame body 52 and the second frame body 53 are by means of the above engagement grooves 52h and the catch 53h on both sides of the liquid crystal panel 40G attached to each other around the board frame body 51 to build. In this case the holes are 52c of the first frame body 52 outside the outer periphery of the liquid crystal panel 40G and the second frame body 53 arranged so that the holes 52c no obstacles for the mounting pins 56 that are passed through to the prismatic assembly 22 to reach.
The structure of the panel frame body 51 is not limited to this example, being the chalkboard frame body 51 can basically have such a structure that it can hold the liquid crystal panels, with through holes for fixing pins 56 has in its scope, so that the liquid crystal panels are stable on the prismatic assembly 22 can be attached.
The following is a method of assembling the liquid crystal panel units 50R . 50G and 50B on the prism unit 20 with reference to an assembly flow chart of the liquid crystal panel units shown in 6 is shown, described in more detail.
First, the polarizers 61R . 61G and 61B at the light entry areas 22R . 22G and 22B of the prismatic network 22 the prism unit 20 attached (step S1 in 6 ). On the other hand, the inside of the holes 52c of the panel frame body 51 and the mounting pins 56 degreased with alcohol or the like (steps S2 and S3 in 6 ).
Then apply an adhesive to the flat parts 56a and the outer peripheral surfaces 56c the mounting pins 56 plotted (step S4 in 6 ). The mounting pins 56 are in the holes 52c of the panel frame body 51 used, the flat parts 56a facing the prism, and using the deformed parts 56b that protrude on the outside thereof are clamped (step S5 in 6 ). Then the panel frame body 51 with the fastening pins inserted in it 56 at the light entry areas 22R . 22G and 22B of the prismatic network 22 using the flat parts 56a the mounting pins 56 used (step S6 in 6 ). In this condition, the mounting pins 56 only by means of surface tension of the adhesive on the flat parts 56a the same on the prismatic network 22 appropriate.
Then the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B switched on (step S7 in 6 ). A focus adjustment is then carried out around the focal planes of the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B by means of the frame body 51 are clamped onto a focal plane of the projection lens 6 set (step S8 in 6 ). In this step S8, adjustment in three axis directions is performed using a position in the X-axis direction (x), an inclination (xθ) a rotation direction with respect to the x-axis, and an inclination (yθ) a rotation direction with respect to the y -Axis performed when an optical axis of the projection lens unit 6 is taken as the z-axis and two axes that intersect the z-axis at right angles are taken as the x-axis and y-axis. The setting is made with respect to portions near the liquid crystal layers of the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B carried out. After the focus adjustment, a focus state is checked (step S9 in 6 ). If the result of the focus adjustment is bad, the procedure returns to step S8 to perform the focus adjustment again.
If the result of the focus adjustment is good in step S9, an alignment adjustment is then carried out to determine the position of the pixels of the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B set (step S10 in 6 ). In this step S10, adjustment is made in three axis directions using the positions of the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B in the direction of the x-axis (x), the positions in the y-direction (y) and an inclination (zθ) of a rotation direction with respect to the z-axis when an optical axis of the projection lens unit 6 is taken as the z-axis and two axes that intersect the z-axis at right angles are assumed to be the x-axis and the y-axis. The alignment setting may preferably be related to one of the pixels of the three liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B be carried out, but it can also be carried out individually.
While the focus adjustment and alignment adjustment are being performed, the mounting pins change 56 their positions and directions according to the effect of the panel frame body 51 , which results from the adjustment operation, while by the surface tension of the adhesive in the holes 52c being held. After the alignment adjustment, the amount of displacement of the pixels of the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B checked (step S11 in 6 ). If the amount of displacement is beyond the permissible range (is bad), the mounting pins 56 retired (step S17 in 6 ) with new mounting pins 56 to be replaced, repeating step S3 and the following steps.
On the other hand, in step S11, if the amount of displacement of the pixels is within the allowable range (is good), a primary curing of the adhesive becomes between the fixing pins 56 , the prismatic network 22 and the panel frame body 51 performed (step S12 in 6 ). When an ultraviolet curing type adhesive is used as the adhesive, curing is carried out by irradiating the adhesive with ultraviolet rays for a predetermined period of time. A period of time for the irradiation of ultraviolet rays in this case varies with the type and the amount of the adhesive, but the period is usually several tens of seconds to several minutes.
Next, the amount of displacement of the pixels of the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B checked again (step S13 in 6 ). If the amount of displacement is beyond the permissible range (is bad), the mounting pins 56 retired (step S17 in 6 ) with new mounting pins 56 to be replaced, repeating step S3 and subsequent steps as in the case of step S11.
On the other hand, if the amount of displacement If the pixel is within the permissible range (is good), the hardening state of the adhesive between the fastening pins 56 , the panel frame body 51 and the prismatic network 22 checked (step S14 in 6 ). If the curing condition is poor, the mounting pins 56 retired (step S17 in 6 ) with new mounting pins 56 to be replaced, repeating step S3 and subsequent steps as in the case of step S13.
Conversely, if the curing condition is good, there will be secondary curing of the adhesive between the mounting pins 56 and the panel frame body 51 as well as between the mounting pins 56 and the prismatic network 22 carried out (step S15 in 6 ).
It is also possible to cure the adhesive only by means of a curing step, without the secondary Cure. Regarding However, the hardening step will improve the throughput preferably divided into two steps, as in this embodiment.
In addition, in order to increase reliability, it is preferable to divide the curing step into two steps to determine the amount of displacement of the position and the curing state before the secondary curing is carried out, and to perform the steps again when the displacement amount and the curing state are poor , Furthermore, since the steps can be carried out again before the final secondary curing is carried out, there is the advantage that the fastening pins 56 can be easily removed.
After the secondary curing is carried out, the curing state of the adhesive between the mounting pins 56 and the panel frame body 51 as well as between the mounting pins 56 and the prismatic network 22 checked again (step S16 in 6 ). If the curing condition is poor, the mounting pins 56 retired (step S17 in 6 ) with new mounting pins 56 to be replaced, repeating step S3 and subsequent steps. On the other hand, if the hardening state is good, the assembly of the liquid crystal units is 50R . 50G and 50B on the prism unit 20 completed.
A state in which the liquid crystal panel units 50R . 50G and 50B are mounted and on the prism unit 20 are attached is in 7 shown.
If, as in 7 is shown, the deformed parts 56b at the rear section of the mounting pins 56 from the surface of the panel frame body 51 protrude, the above deformed parts 56b Conveniently used as jigs when the panel frame body 51 on the prism unit 20 attached and removed from this.
The mounting pin 56 is described in more detail below. As has already been described, the mounting pin 56 the flat part 56a on that on the prismatic network 22 is glued and fixed, as well as the deformed part 56b that is at the other end of the flat part 56a is arranged and has a shape different from the other part, and the outer peripheral surface 56c that is a part between the flat part 56a and the deformed part 56b and on the inside surface of the hole 52c is fixed. The mounting pin 56 , which has these elements, can be formed in various forms, as in 8th is shown.
8 (A) shows the most basic form in which the outer peripheral surface 56c is formed into a cylinder, one end of which is flattened around the flat part 56a form, and being a convex deformed part 56b is formed at the rear end. 8 (B) shows a drum shape in which the central part of the cylinder, which in 8 (A) is shown is expanded. Because according to this shape the panel frame body 51 The positioning operation can be performed more easily using the central part as a fulcrum.
8 (C) shows a shape in which the central part of the cylinder is made thinner than its two ends, so that the thin central part has a higher elasticity than the two ends. An elastic section 56d absorbs a stress applied to a bonded part due to a difference in the coefficient of thermal expansion, whereby a displacement of pixels due to temperature changes can be reduced.
8 (D) shows a shape in which the circumference of the flat part ( 56a ) of the fastening pin 56 is beveled. 8 (E) shows a shape in which grooves in the outer peripheral surface 56c on the side of the flat part 56a of the mounting pin 56 are trained. According to these shapes, the adhesive penetrates the chamfered portions 56e and the grooves 56f during gluing and fixing, which prevents the adhesive from flowing down. The size and number of grooves 56f are determined appropriately according to the circumstances.
In general, such a fastening pin 56 can be used, which is made of glass. However, if the first frame body 52 is a resin molded article, the coefficient of thermal expansion thereof is large compared to glass, which is why the fixing pin 56 can easily be separated from the frame body due to differences in thermal expansion or can be broken by changes in temperature. To avoid separation or breakage, the mounting pin can 56 preferably be an acrylic resin molded article or the like.
The mounting pin 56 can cast who by molding it from an acrylic material so that the cost can be significantly reduced compared to glass. However, if a material for transmitting ultraviolet radiation for the material of the fastening pin 56 an ultraviolet curing type adhesive having a lower temperature rise and a short curing time can be used as an adhesive for bonding and fixing the fixing pin 56 be used.
According to this embodiment, it is possible in this way to have the panel frame body 51 that the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G respectively. 40B holds, stable on the prismatic composite 22 using only four mounting pins 56 and fix the glue.
In addition, the positioning of the liquid crystal panels 40R . 40G and 40B and the light entry surface of the prismatic assembly 22 by means of the flat parts 56a performed in the holes 52c of the panel frame body 51 are used during the panel frame body 51 along the outer peripheral surfaces 56c the mounting pins 56 which is moved onto the light entry surface of the prismatic assembly 22 are glued. The positioning operation is thus made easier, and the positioning accuracy is increased.
Although the present invention described above based on the specific embodiment the present invention is not limited to that described above embodiment limited. Various modifications and changes can be made, the modifications and changes are included in the present invention insofar as they are in the Scope of the attached Expectations fall.
For example, the following modifications carried out become.
(1) Although in the above embodiment Example has been described in a case in which the invention applied to a projector that uses a transparent liquid crystal panel, Is it possible, to apply the present invention to a projector having a reflective liquid crystal panel used. As described below, the electro-optical device is not limited to the liquid crystal panel. in this connection means "transparent" that the electro-optical Device such. B. a liquid crystal panel, is a type for transmitting light, while "reflective" means that the electro-optical Device such. B. a liquid crystal panel Type for reflecting light is.
According to the projector using the reflective electro-optical device, a dichroic prism similar to the prism composite 22 can be used as the light separating means for separating the light into light having the three colors red, green and blue, and can also be used as the light synthesizing means for synthesizing and emitting the modulated light of the three colors in the same direction. In addition, a polarization beam splitter can be arranged between the electro-optical device and the color synthesizing means. In the latter case, it is possible to apply the present invention to a configuration in which the electro-optical device is attached to the surface of the polarization beam splitter. When the present invention is applied to the reflective projector, advantageous effects substantially similar to those of the transmissive projector can also be obtained.
(2) In addition, the electro-optical Device not on the liquid crystal panel (such as a liquid crystal light valve) limited, and can e.g. B. be a device that a micromirror or a CCD (charge coupled device) is used.
Furthermore, the prism is not similar to the prism cluster on the dichroic prism 22 in which two types of color selection planes are formed along the bonded surfaces of four triangular prisms, and can be a dichroic prism with a color selection plane or a polarizing beam splitter. In addition, the prism can be a prism in which a light selection plane is arranged in a translucent box with a substantially hexagonal shape into which a liquid is filled.
(3) Also included the projectors a front projector that performs the projection from one direction, in looking at a projected image and a back projector, which the projection from the side opposite to the direction in which the projected image is viewed those in the above embodiments shown configuration is applicable to both of these.
According to the present invention can an electro-optic device frame body for Holding an electro-optical device by means of an adhesive over fastening pins, those in holes are used, which are provided in the scope of the electro-optical device frame body are attached to a prism, whereby a fixed frame plate, which is attached to the prism is not needed, and being a reduction the size of the device can be achieved. Because at the same time associated preparatory operations can be reduced the invention can contribute to a cost reduction.
Furthermore, during the focus adjustment and the alignment setting of the electro-optical device Successor property of the mounting pins improved, the Assembly operation efficiency can be improved and increased Positioning accuracy can be achieved.
Projector with an electro-optical device for modulating light, a prism on which the electro-optical Device is mounted, and a projection lens for projecting of the modulated light, the projector comprising: a frame body for the electro-optical Device for holding the electro-optical device, the plurality holes has, which are provided in the edge thereof; marked by Fixing pins, each a flat part on one of their end faces have and inserted into the holes are; where a light entry surface of the prism and the flat Part of each of the fastening pins is fastened by means of an adhesive are, and wherein the inner sides of the holes of the frame body for the electro-optical Device and the outer peripheral surface of each the fastening pins are fastened by means of an adhesive.
The projector of claim 1, wherein the contour of the frame body for the electro-optical device in the same position or the inner Position of the outer circumference the light entry surface of the prism is arranged.
A projector according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the frame body for the electro-optical Device has a substantially rectangular shape, wherein the holes in the four corners of the frame body for the electro-optical Device are provided.
A projector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in which each of the mounting pins on a deformed part an end on the page that is different from the page which is provided the flat part, the deformed Part from the surface of the frame body for the protrudes electro-optical device.
A projector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, in which each of the fixing pins has a drum shape, in which the middle part is expanded.
A projector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, in which the fastening pins have a shape in which the middle part thinner accomplished is than the two ends.
A projector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, where the edge of the flat part of each of the mounting pins bevelled is.
A projector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, where a groove in the outer peripheral surface the side of the flat part of each of the fixing pins is.
Assembly unit for an electro-optical device in which an electro-optical device for Modulating light mounted on a prism comprising: one frame body for the electro-optical device for holding the electro-optical device, the several holes has, which are provided in the edge thereof; marked by Fixing pins, each a flat part on one of their end faces have and inserted into the holes are; where a light entry surface of the prism and the flat Part of each of the fastening pins is fastened by means of an adhesive are, and wherein the inner sides of the holes of the frame body for the electro-optical Device and the outer peripheral surface of each the fastening pins are fastened by means of an adhesive.
Assembly unit for an electro-optical device according to claim 9, wherein the frame body for the electro-optical Device has a substantially rectangular shape, wherein the holes in the four corners of the frame body for the electro-optical Device are provided.
Assembly unit for an electro-optical device according to any one of claims 9 or 10, in which each of the fastening pins on a deformed part an end on the page that is different from the page which is provided the flat part, the deformed Part from the surface of the frame body for the protrudes electro-optical device.
Assembly unit for an electro-optical device according to any one of claims 9 to 11, in which each of the fixing pins has a drum shape, in which the middle part is expanded.
Assembly unit for an electro-optical device according to any one of claims 9 to 11, in which the fastening pins have a shape in which the middle part thinner accomplished is than the two ends.
Assembly unit for an electro-optical device according to any one of claims 9 to 13, in which the edge of the flat part of each of the fastening pins bevelled is.
Assembly unit for an electro-optical device according to any one of claims 9 to 13, in which a groove in the outer peripheral surface on the Side of the flat part of each of the mounting pins provided is.
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