Method for forming a wafer for use in an optical part
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B29D-011/00
G02B-005/00
G02B-003/00
출원번호
US-0435402
(2003-05-09)
등록번호
US-7326373
(2008-02-05)
발명자
/ 주소
Sidhu,Jotinderpal
Balch,Thomas A.
출원인 / 주소
Younger Mfg. Co.
대리인 / 주소
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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초록▼
An improved method is disclosed, for forming a wafer into a complex, curved shape, for use in an optical part. The method includes a step of moving the wafer into contact with a molding surface having a predetermined non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape, to form the wafer into a corresponding shap
An improved method is disclosed, for forming a wafer into a complex, curved shape, for use in an optical part. The method includes a step of moving the wafer into contact with a molding surface having a predetermined non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape, to form the wafer into a corresponding shape. The step of moving is sufficient, by itself, to form the wafer into the desired non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape, without the need for additional forming steps.
대표청구항▼
We claim: 1. A method for forming a generally planar wafer into a desired non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape configured for subsequent incorporation into an optical part, comprising the steps of: providing a molding surface having a predetermined non-cylindrical, aspheric curved multifocal shap
We claim: 1. A method for forming a generally planar wafer into a desired non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape configured for subsequent incorporation into an optical part, comprising the steps of: providing a molding surface having a predetermined non-cylindrical, aspheric curved multifocal shape; elevating the temperature of the generally planar wafer, to soften but not melt the wafer; moving the softened wafer into contact with the molding surface, using a soft backing plate to apply a pressure to the surface of the wafer facing away from the molding surface, to form the wafer into the desired non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape; and removing the formed wafer from the molding surface. 2. A method for forming as defined in claim 1, wherein moving is sufficient to form the wafer into the desired non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape, without the need for additional forming steps. 3. A method for forming as defined in claim 1, wherein the wafer comprises a polarizer. 4. A method for forming as defined in claim 1, wherein the multifocal shape of the molding surface is a progressive multifocal shape. 5. A method for forming as defined in claim 1, wherein the predetermined non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape of the molding surface is a decentered asymmetrical shape. 6. A method for forming, as defined in claim 1, wherein the molding surface is defined by a plastic material that maintains its structural integrity throughout the forming method. 7. A method for forming as defined in claim 1, wherein moving includes rotationally orienting the softened wafer relative to the molding surface. 8. A method for forming as defined in claim 7, wherein providing includes placing at least one guide pin at the perimeter of the molding surface, for facilitating rotationally orienting the softened wafer relative to the molding surface. 9. A method for forming as defined in claim 1, wherein moving includes offsetting the softened wafer laterally relative to the molding surface. 10. A method for forming as defined in claim 1, wherein: providing includes forming one or more gas egress passageways in the molding surface; and moving includes evacuating gas from the space between the molding surface and the wafer, via the one or more gas egress passageways, whereby the wafer can be moved into intimate contact wit the molding surface. 11. A method for forming as defined in claim 10, wherein: providing includes forming just a single gas egress passageway in the molding surface; and moving includes evacuating gas front the space between the molding surface and the wafer, via the single gas egress passageway, whereby the wafer can be moved into intimate contact with the molding surface. 12. A method for forming as defined in claim 1, wherein the desired non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape of the formed wafer approximates the shape of a surface of an optical part. 13. A method for forming a generally planar wafer into a desired non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape configured to approximate the shape of a surface of an optical part, comprising: providing a mold with a molding surface having a prescribed non-cylindrical, aspheric curved multifocal shape, including incorporating one or more air egress passageways opening in the molding surface; elevating the temperature of the generally planar wafer, to soften but not melt the wafer; moving the softened wafer into intimate contact with the molding surface, using a soft backing plate to apply a pressure to the surface of the wafer facing away from the molding surface, and further using the one or more gas egress passageways to evacuate gas from the space between the softened wafer and the molding surface, to form the wafer into a corresponding non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape; and removing the formed wafer from the molding surface. 14. A method for forming as defined in claim 13, wherein the predetermined non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape of the molding surface is a decentered asymmetrical shape. 15. A method for forming as defined in claim 13, wherein the molding surface is defined by a plastic material that maintains its structural integrity throughout the forming method. 16. A method for forming as defined in claim 13, wherein moving includes rotationally orienting the wafer relative to the molding surface. 17. A method for forming as defined in claim 16, wherein providing includes placing at least one guide pin at the perimeter of the molding surface, for facilitating rotationally orienting the generally planar wafer relative to the molding surface. 18. A method for forming as defined in claim 16, wherein the wafer comprises a polarizer. 19. A method for forming a wafer into a desired multifocal curved shape configured for subsequent incorporation into an optical part, comprising: providing a wafer that is simply curved; providing a molding surface having a predetermined multifocal curved shape; elevating the temperature of the wafer, to soften but not melt the wafer; moving the softened wafer into contact with the molding surface, using a soft backing plate to apply a pressure to the surface of the wafer facing away from the molding surface, to form the wafer into the desired multifocal curved shape; and removing the formed wafer from the molding surface. 20. A method for forming as defined in claim 19, wherein the simply curved wafer has an approximately spherical curvature. 21. A method for forming as defined in claim 19, wherein the predetermined multifocal shape of the molding surface is a progressive multifocal shape. 22. A method for forming as defined in claim 19, wherein the predetermined multifocal shape of the molding surface is a stepped multifocal shape. 23. A method for forming as defined in claim 19, wherein the wafer comprises a polarizer. 24. A method for forming as defined in claim 19, wherein moving includes rotationally orienting the wafer relative to the molding surface. 25. A method for forming a wafer into a desired decentered, non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape configured for subsequent incorporation into an optical part, comprising: providing a wafer that is simply curved; providing a molding surface having a predetermined non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape; elevating the temperature of the wafer, to soften but not melt the wafer; and moving the softened wafer into contact with the molding surface, using a soft backing plate to apply a pressure to the surface of the wafer facing away from the molding surface, to form the wafer into the desired decentered, non-cylindrical, aspheric curved shape; and removing the formed wafer from the molding surface. 26. A method for forming as defined in claim 25, wherein the simply curved wafer has an approximately spherical curvature. 27. A method for forming as defined in claim 25, wherein the wafer comprises a polarizer. 28. A method for forming as defined in claim 25, wherein moving includes rotationally orienting the wafer relative to the molding surface. 29. A method for forming as defined in claim 25, wherein moving includes offsetting the generally planar or simply curved wafer laterally relative to the molding surface. 30. A method for forming as defined in claim 19, wherein: providing a molding surface includes forming one or more gas egress passageways in the molding surface; and moving includes evacuating gas from the space between the molding surface and the wafer, via the one or more gas egress passageways, whereby the wafer can be moved into intimate contact with the molding surface. 31. A method for forming as defined in claim 25, wherein: providing a molding surface includes forming one or more gas egress passageways in the molding surface; and moving includes evacuating gas from the space between the molding surface and the wafer, via the one or more gas egress passageways, whereby the wafer can be moved into intimate contact with the molding surface.
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