Method of molding lens array
US8070991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B3/0031
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary method for making a lens array having many lenses includes the follow steps. A light pervious substrate including a supporting surface is firstly provided. Secondly, a molten molding material is applied on the supporting surface. Thirdly, a pressing mold including many molding parts is provided, each molding part including a molding cavity for molding the lens. Fourthly, the pressing mold is pressed on the molten molding material. Fifthly, the molten molding material is half-cured, thereby forming a half-cured molding material. Sixthly, the half-cured molding material is pressed by the pressing mold. Seventhly, the half-cured molding material is fully cured to form each lens in each molding cavity. Finally, the pressing mold is removed from the light pervious substrate to form the lens array.
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