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Autofocus laser rotary encoder.

J H Zhang, L Cai

    Applied Optics
    |February 15, 2008
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study introduces a novel laser incremental encoder with autofocus. This innovative design achieves high resolution and reduces sensitivity to mounting gaps, improving grating measurement accuracy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optoelectronics
    • Metrology
    • Nanotechnology

    Background:

    • Traditional incremental encoders require precise alignment and are sensitive to surface imperfections.
    • Existing autofocus mechanisms can be complex and may not integrate seamlessly with grating measurement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a laser incremental encoder with integrated autofocus functionality.
    • To enhance robustness against variations in the gap between the read head and grating.
    • To achieve high-resolution position sensing without electronic interpolation.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing three laser beams: two for interferometric reflection to detect grating pitch and one for autofocus.
    • Employing a reflection grating with a height difference of one-quarter laser wavelength between adjacent pixels.

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  • Fabricating the encoder disk using lithographic techniques on a wafer.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated an autofocus operation, reducing sensitivity to the read head-grating gap.
    • Achieved high-resolution position sensing of 65,536 pulses per revolution for an 18-mm radius disk.
    • Data output is insensitive to grating surface vibration and waviness.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed laser incremental encoder offers a robust and high-resolution solution for motion control.
    • Autofocus capability simplifies integration and reduces the need for precision adjustments.
    • The design overcomes limitations of conventional encoders, enabling reliable measurements in challenging environments.