An improved prism assembly for use in a projector

摘要

An improved prism assembly for use in optical devices, comprising a total internal reflection (TIR) assembly (1), a color prism assembly (7) and at least one reflection light valve, whereby said total internal reflection assembly (1) shows a back surface (13) and said color prism assembly (7) shows a front surface (14) facing said back surface (13) and being parallel therewith, wherein said back surface (13) forms an angle with a general plane defined by incoming and the outgoing lightbeams (A and E), which is different from 90°.