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Method and device for producing a plurality of microlenses

US9817216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2012
Grant dateNov 14, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2011/0016
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Device and method for producing a plurality of microlenses from a lens material. The method includes: applying lens material intended for the embossing of the microlenses to a plurality of first lens molds distributed on a first embossing side of a first die for embossing of the microlenses, moving the first die and a second die located essentially parallel, in an X-Y plane, and opposite the first die, on top of one another in a Z-direction running essentially perpendicular to the X-Y plane, embossing the microlenses by shaping and curing the lens material, the shaping taking place by moving the first and second embossing sides on top of one another, up to a thickness D1 of the lens material in the Z-direction, wherein the lens material of each microlens at least during curing is separate from the lens material of each microlens which is adjacent in the X-Y plane.

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