Molded optical component with inspection features

摘要

A method of tuning a mold for an optical component, the method comprising: (a) molding an optical component comprising at least: (i) a body portion defining a first face; (ii) at least one optical element on the first face, the optical element having a certain geometry; (iii) at least one alignment element on the first face selected from one of an alignment hole or an alignment pin; and (iv) at least one inspection element in a position fixed relative to the at least one alignment element on the first face; (b) measuring the location of the inspection element on the front face relative to the optical element; (c) comparing the location to a standard to determine a difference; and (d) if the difference is significant, adjusting a component of the mold to change the location of the alignment element relative to the optical element and reiterating steps (a)-(c).

主权项

1. A molded component comprising:
a body portion defining a first face; at least one optical element on said first face, said optical element having a first geometry; at least one alignment element on said first face selected from one of an alignment hole or an alignment pin; and at least one inspection element disposed on said at least one alignment element on said first face, wherein said at least one inspection element is positioned in a fixed location relative to said at least one alignment element.