Optical zoom probe

摘要

An optical zoom probe is disclosed. The optical zoom probe includes: at least one liquid lens having a focus which is configured to be adjusted according to a flow of a fluid through a flow path; and a barrel provided to form the flow path and including a narrowed first end part including a first opening through which an image is captured, the at least one liquid lens being provided inside the barrel.

主权项

1. An optical zoom probe comprising:
at least one liquid lens having a focal length which is configured to be adjusted according to a flow of a fluid through a flow path; and a barrel provided to form the flow path, the barrel comprising a narrowed first end part comprising a first opening through which an image is captured, the barrel defining a radial direction and a longitudinal direction, a cover member wrapped concentrically around the barrel, wherein the at least one liquid lens is provided inside the barrel, wherein a portion of the flow path is formed by the barrel in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction, wherein a groove is used as the flow path, and wherein the cover member covers the groove to thereby form the flow path.