JP2015179246A - optical axis adjustment device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optical axis adjustment device.SOLUTION: An optical axis adjustment device 60 is for performing optical axis adjustment between an image sensor S and a lens L and includes: a placement stage 10 on which a sensor unit SU having the image sensor S is placed; a stage adjustment mechanism 60 that adjusts a position and an attitude of the placement stage 10; and a controller 80 that controls the stage adjustment mechanism 60. The stage adjustment mechanism 30 changes the attitude of the placement stage 10 so that an optical axis of the image sensor S and an optical axis of the lens L are made coaxial in a state where the optical axis of the image sensor S and the optical axis of the lens L are coincident on a predetermined planer surface.

Description

  The present invention relates to an optical axis adjusting device.

  An optical axis adjusting device for aligning the optical axes of two optical components is known. In this optical axis adjusting device, shift adjustment for matching the optical axes of both optical components on a predetermined plane and tilt adjustment for making the optical axes of both optical components coaxial are performed (for example, Patent Document 1). . According to the goniostage disclosed in Patent Document 1, if the optical components arranged on the goniostage have been shifted and adjusted, the optical axes of both optical components remain in a predetermined plane. Tilt adjustment can be performed.

JP 2008-46630 A

  However, when the optical axis adjustment is performed using the gonio stage, the shift adjustment must be completed for the optical component every time the optical component to be optical axis adjusted is changed. Therefore, when performing optical axis adjustment of various types of optical components, there are few merits that can be enjoyed by adopting the gonio stage.

  Even when the shift adjustment of the same optical component is performed, the placement position of the optical component on the gonio stage is not always constant. This may be due to variations in the dimensions of the optical component itself, variations in the control of the arm device for mounting the optical component on the gonio stage, or the like.

  In addition, recent optical components are being miniaturized at a remarkable speed. As the miniaturization of such optical components progresses, the influence of the variation in the dimensions of the optical component itself and the variation in the control of the mounting apparatus on the alignment work increases. As a result, when these “variations” cannot be tolerated, the merit that can be enjoyed by adopting the gonio stage is extremely small.

  In addition, there is a need to adjust the optical axis while tilting the optical axis of the optical component. For example, when assembling a camera lens and an image sensor mounted on a mobile phone, there is a desire to adjust the optical axis of an optical component that has the same orientation as the camera (the optical axis is almost horizontal). There is. However, when the gonio stage is tilted, the tolerance of the components of the gonio stage (for example, the stage member and the stage moving member) appears as an optical axis adjustment error.

  In view of such circumstances, the present invention intends to provide an optical axis adjusting device.

  The present invention is an optical axis adjusting device for adjusting the optical axis of a first optical component and a second optical component, and a mounting stage for mounting the first optical component, A stage adjustment mechanism that adjusts the position and orientation of the stage; and a controller that controls the stage adjustment mechanism, wherein the stage adjustment mechanism moves the mounting stage in the plane direction of the XY plane and the XY plane. A shift unit that moves in the Z-axis direction perpendicular to the plane; and the Y-axis that is parallel to the XY plane and orthogonal to the X-axis around the X-Y plane parallel to the XY plane. A tilt unit that swings around, and the controller controls the shift unit and the tilt unit so that the optical axis of the first optical component is parallel to the optical axis of the second optical member. Control and said The controller includes an X-axis tilt radius that is a length from the reference position of the first optical component to the X-axis, and a Y-axis tilt that is a length from the reference position of the first optical component to the Y-axis. Holds radius information and calculates the correction angle around the X axis and the correction angle around the Y axis so that the optical axis of the first optical component is parallel to the optical axis of the second optical component A tilt correction condition calculating unit that performs the tilt correction, and an X angle for swinging the tilt unit about the X axis using the correction angle and the X axis tilt radius calculated by the tilt correction condition calculating unit. When the tilt unit is swung with the shaft rotation control value and the correction angle around the X axis, the shift amount by which the rocking end of the X axis tilt radius moves in the Y axis direction or the Z axis direction is offset. In order to move the shift unit in the Y-axis direction Alternatively, the X tilt value conversion means for calculating both the X tilt return control value to be moved in the Z axis direction, the correction angle around the Y axis and the Y axis tilt radius calculated by the tilt correction condition calculation unit. The Y axis rotation control value for swinging the tilt unit around the Y axis and the swing of the Y axis tilt radius when swinging the tilt unit at the correction angle around the Y axis are used. Both Y tilt return control value for moving the shift unit in the X-axis direction or the Z-axis direction in order to cancel out the shift amount in which the moving end moves in the X-axis direction or the Z-axis direction is calculated. Y tilt value converting means, and the tilt unit swings the mounting stage based on the X axis rotation control value and the Y axis rotation control value, and the X tilt return control value And Y tilt Based on the feedback control value, the shift unit moves the mounting stage in the XY plane direction or the Z-axis direction, so that the swing end of the X-axis tilt radius and the Y-axis tilt radius is Tilt control is performed using the correction angle around the X axis and the correction angle around the Y axis while remaining substantially stationary at the reference position.

  The controller includes a shift correction condition calculation unit that calculates a correction movement amount in the XY plane for causing the optical axes of the first optical component and the second optical component to coincide with each other on a predetermined plane, and the shift XY for calculating an XY plane movement control value for moving the shift unit in the XY plane using the correction movement amount in the XY plane calculated by the correction condition calculation unit. Shift value conversion means, and the shift unit moves the mounting stage in the XY plane direction based on the XY plane movement control value, thereby correcting in the XY plane. It is preferable that shift control is performed based on the amount of movement.

  The controller includes a tilt radius calculation unit that calculates the X-axis tilt radius and the Y-axis tilt radius by measuring the position of the reference surface of the first optical component mounted on the mounting stage. It is preferable to be characterized by this.

  For the purpose of performing the optical axis adjustment, when the conditions for correcting the position or orientation of the mounting stage are defined as the correction conditions for the mounting stage, the controller Has a determination unit that determines whether or not it is within the movable range of the stage adjustment mechanism, and when it is determined that the correction condition of the mounting stage is outside the movable range of the stage adjustment mechanism, It is preferable that the position or posture of the mounting stage is adjusted within the movable range of the stage adjustment mechanism.

  It is preferable that the apparatus further includes a stage posture switching mechanism that rotates the mounting stage and the stage adjustment mechanism within an angle range of 90 degrees.

  A chuck mechanism capable of switching between a holding state for holding the first optical component placed on the placement stage and a holding release state in which the holding is released is further provided. It is preferable.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the optical axis adjustment with respect to various optical components can be performed efficiently.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of a 1st camera unit assembly equipment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of a 1st camera unit assembly equipment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of a 1st camera unit assembly equipment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of an optical axis adjusting device. It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of a laser displacement meter. It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of a laser displacement meter. It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of a 2nd camera unit assembly equipment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of a 2nd camera unit assembly equipment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of a 2nd camera unit assembly equipment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of a 2nd camera unit assembly equipment. (A) is a top view which shows a test chart, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows typically the state which image | photographed the test chart with the image sensor. (A)-(D) is a graph which shows the change of the shading difference value of the surrounding pixel of an image sensor, (E) is a figure for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of the surrounding pixel on an image sensor, (F) and (G) is a diagram for explaining a trigonometric function for calculating a tilt correction amount. (A) is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the setting part in a control unit, (B) and (C) are the graphs which show the change of the light / dark difference value of the surrounding pixels AD of an image sensor in the setting part. (E) is a figure for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of the surrounding pixel on an image sensor, (F) and (G) are figures for demonstrating the trigonometric function for calculating the return control value at the time of a tilt. . (A)-(C) is a figure for demonstrating the change of the best focus position by the tilt control from the 1st time to the 3rd time. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a 6-axis alignment unit.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification, one direction in the horizontal plane is defined as the X direction, a direction perpendicular to the X direction in the horizontal plane is defined as the Y direction, and a direction perpendicular to the X direction and the Y direction is defined as the Z direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the camera unit assembly facility 2 includes a mounting stage 10 for mounting the sensor unit SU and a sensor unit transport device 20 for mounting the sensor unit SU on the mounting stage 10. A stage transport device 30 that transports the mounting stage 10, a coating device 40 that applies a curable resin to the sensor unit SU, a lens unit transport device 50 that transports the lens unit LU, and a lens unit LU. In order to bond the optical axis adjustment device 60 that adjusts the optical axis of the sensor unit SU to the sensor unit SU and the lens unit LU, predetermined light (for example, ultraviolet rays) is applied to the curable resin applied to the sensor unit SU. ), A laser displacement meter 90, and a controller that outputs a predetermined control signal for controlling each device. It includes an over La 80, a.

  The sensor unit transport device 20 includes a holder 21 capable of switching between holding and releasing the holding of the sensor unit SU, and a holder moving mechanism 22 that moves the holder 21. The controller 80 moves the holder 21 in the X direction via the holder moving mechanism 22 while holding the sensor unit SU.

  The stage transfer device 30 includes a rail 31 extending in the X direction and a slide member 32 that is movable on the rail 31. The controller 80 moves the slide member 32 along the rail 31 via the slide member 32. The 6-axis alignment unit 62 of the optical axis adjusting device 60 is fixed on the slide member 32, and the mounting stage 10 is supported by the 6-axis alignment unit 62. For this reason, when the slide member 32 moves in the X direction along the rail 31, the mounting stage 10 moves in the X direction together with the 6-axis alignment unit 62. Details of the 6-axis alignment unit 62 will be described later.

  The coating device 40 applies a curable resin to the sensor unit SU on the mounting stage 10 under the control of the controller 80.

  The lens unit transport device 50 includes a holder 51 that can switch between holding and releasing the lens unit LU, and a holder moving mechanism 52 that moves the holder 51. The controller 80 moves the holder 51 in the X direction via the holder moving mechanism 52 while holding the lens unit LU.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the optical axis adjustment device 60 includes a chart unit 61, a 6-axis alignment unit 62, and a control unit 63.

  The chart unit 61 uses the image sensor S of the sensor unit SU to capture a test chart image formed by the lens L of the lens unit LU. Here, the test chart may be built in the chart unit 61. The chart unit 61 performs a predetermined image analysis on the captured image. Further, the chart unit 61 calculates a deviation amount of the optical axis between the lens L and the image sensor S as the analysis result. In addition, the chart unit 61 outputs the correction condition of the 6-axis alignment unit 62 from the calculated shift amount. Here, the correction condition is for performing optical axis adjustment between the lens L and the image sensor S. Specifically, the movement direction and the movement amount in the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction, The swing direction and the swing angle about the axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis.

  The chart unit 61 incorporates a correction condition calculation device controlled by a computer (not shown) and a focus determination pattern plate (sometimes referred to as a test chart). The focus determination pattern plate is used as the sensor unit SU. And the output is analyzed by a correction condition calculation device. FIG. 11A shows an example of a pattern plate F for focus determination. On the focus determination pattern plate F, a striped pattern F1 is drawn. In the video obtained by photographing the striped pattern F1, when the focus is matched, the shade of the video (difference between black and white in the output signal) is large, and when the focus is mismatched (blurred), the shade is small. Become. In addition, the focus determination pattern plate F is drawn with a cross pattern F2 for determining the center thereof. Thereby, the plate center F3 can be determined. Further, the rotation angle around the Z axis can be determined by the angle of the stripe pattern F1 or the cross pattern F2.

  FIG. 11B schematically shows a state in which the focus determination pattern plate F is photographed by the image sensor S. A data area (frame) photographed by the image sensor S is defined as G, and is defined as a frame center E of the data area G. A pixel group is defined as peripheral pixels A to D. The correction condition calculation device calculates errors Gxs and Gys in the XY directions between the frame center E and the plate center F3 projected in the data area G. Also, an error Gzt around the Z axis is calculated from the difference between the intersecting pattern F2 displayed in the data area G and the frame reference lines KX and KY in the X direction and Y direction of the data area G. These errors Gxs, Gys, and Gzt serve as correction conditions for X shift, Y shift, and Z tilt (rotation around the Z axis) for aligning the stop of the sensor unit SU with the center of the chart unit 61.

  Here, the errors Gxs and Gys in the XY direction between the frame center E and the plate center F3 projected in the data area G are used as the X shift and Y shift correction conditions, but the present invention is not limited to this. Not. For example, the center of the lens L in the lens unit LU is the brightest position in the image of the image sensor S, and gradually darkens in an annular fashion as it spreads around. Therefore, by analyzing the image taken by the image sensor S, the brightest area in the data area G is determined as the lens center FM, and the X direction between the lens center FM and the frame center E of the data area G is determined. It is also preferable to set the errors Gxs and Gys in the Y direction as correction conditions for the X shift and the Y shift. This technique is effective when the center of the lens L of the lens unit LU does not coincide with the center of the focus determination pattern plate F.

  Further, while the sensor unit SU is raised in the Z-axis direction (moved in the plus direction so as to approach the lens L) by the six-axis alignment unit 62, the focus determination pattern plates F are image sensor S at a plurality of locations in the Z-axis direction. Take an image with. The correction condition calculation device calculates a density difference value (brightness / darkness difference value) BW in the peripheral pixels A to D, and calculates a tilt error from an output fluctuation of the density difference value BW along the movement in the Z direction. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12D, for each of the peripheral pixels A to D, the peak point of the density difference value (light / dark difference value) BW accompanying the movement in the Z direction (this is the best). AZ, ZB, ZC, and ZD of the Z direction position (referred to as the Z direction focus position) of the focus) are determined. When the best focus timing, that is, the Z-direction focus positions ZA, ZB, ZC, and ZD are shifted from each other in each of the peripheral pixels A to D, an angle difference is set between the optical axis of the image sensor S and the optical axis of the lens L. Therefore, the sensor unit SU is tilt-controlled around the Y axis and the X axis so that the Z-direction focus position almost coincides with all the peripheral pixels A to D.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (E), analysis is performed on the pixel A and the pixel B having the actual distance Xab in the X-axis direction, and the Z-direction focus positions of the pixel A and the pixel B as shown in FIGS. Assume that the actual distance Zab (= ZA−ZB) in the Z-axis direction is calculated as the difference between the two. Further, the tilt angle Gyt of the optical axis around the Y axis is determined by calculating the tilt angle of the hypotenuse of the right triangle having the two actual distances Xab and Zab as adjacent sides by the relational expression of FIG. it can. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 12E, the pixels A and C having the actual distance Yac in the Y-axis direction are analyzed. As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12C, the Z-direction focus of the pixels A and C is analyzed. Assume a case where an actual distance Zac (= ZA−ZC) in the Z-axis direction as a position difference is calculated. Further, as shown in FIG. 12G, by calculating the inclination angle of the hypotenuse of the right triangle having these two actual distances Yac and Zac as the adjacent sides, the tilt deviation amount Gxt of the optical axis around the X axis can be determined. . These tilt shift amounts Gyt and Gxt are correction conditions for Y tilt and X tilt.

  Here, the case where the correction conditions for the X tilt and the Y tilt are calculated using the Z-direction focus positions ZA, ZB, and ZC of the three pixels A to C is illustrated. That is, when calculating the X tilt and the Y tilt, it is possible to use at least three peripheral pixels A to C constituting the apex of the triangle. On the other hand, it is also possible to calculate using four pixels A to D or more. For example, as shown in FIG. 12E, the average value (ZA + ZC) / 2 of the Z-direction position of the pixel A and the pixel C existing at the same position in the X direction, and the pixel B existing at the same position in the X direction Using the average value (ZB + ZD) / 2 of the pixels D, the amount of tilt deviation around the Y axis (Y tilt correction condition) may be calculated. The same applies when calculating the amount of tilt deviation around the X axis.

  The average value of the Z-direction focus positions of the peripheral pixels A to D is the final Z shift setting condition Gzt. Since the Z shift is an axis for performing a search operation to calculate other correction values, the Z shift is not a concept of correction conditions but a final setting condition.

  As a result, the correction condition calculation device of the chart unit 61 can output X shift, Y shift, Z shift, X tilt, Y tilt, and Z tilt correction conditions (setting conditions for Z shift). In addition, here, when determining correction conditions for X tilt and Y tilt, a case where geometric calculation is performed using a trigonometric function using a Z-direction focus position difference and an inter-pixel distance between a plurality of pixels is illustrated. However, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this method.

  The six-axis alignment unit 62 supports the mounting stage 10 and can individually adjust the position and posture of the mounting stage 10 and moves the mounting stage 10 in the X direction. A Y shift mechanism 62YS for moving the mounting stage 10 in the Y direction, a Z shift mechanism 62ZS for moving the mounting stage 10 in the Z direction, and an X axis Ax extending in the X direction (see FIG. 5). An X tilt mechanism 62XT for adjusting the attitude of the mounting stage 10 around, a Y tilt mechanism 62YT for adjusting the attitude of the mounting stage 10 around the Y axis Ay (see FIG. 6) extending in the Y direction, and an extension in the Z direction. And a Z tilt mechanism 62ZT for adjusting the posture of the mounting stage 10 around the Z axis. The X axis Ax and the Y axis Ay are set at locations away from the image sensor S in the Z axis direction.

  FIG. 15 shows a specific configuration example of the six-axis alignment unit 62. The six-axis alignment unit 62 is fixed to the slide member 32 of the stage conveyance device 30. The six-axis alignment unit 62 is fixed to the Z shift mechanism 62ZS fixed to the slide member 32, the X shift mechanism 62XS fixed to the slide member of the Z shift mechanism 62ZS, and the slide member of the X shift mechanism 62XS. The Y shift mechanism 62YS, the Z tilt mechanism 62ZT fixed to the slide member of the Y shift mechanism 62YS, the Y tilt mechanism 62YT fixed to the rotary table of the Z tilt mechanism 62ZT, and the tilt table of the Y tilt mechanism 62YT The X tilt mechanism 62XT is fixed. The mounting stage 10 is placed on the tilt table of the X tilt mechanism 62XT. Therefore, in the 6-axis alignment unit 62, the X and Y shift mechanisms 62XS and 62YS and the X and Y tilt mechanisms 62XT and 62YT are stacked along the Z-axis direction, and the Z tilt mechanism 62ZT is interposed therebetween. It has a structure.

  Further, for example, the drive mechanism of the X shift mechanism 62XS includes an elastic member 65XS-B (for example, a spring or rubber) that connects the base side and the slide member and biases the slide member to one side, and the elastic member 65XS- It is configured by a drive source 65XS-M (for example, a servo motor or a solenoid) that moves the slide member by a cam or the like against the bias of B. Furthermore, the drive structure of the Y tilt mechanism 62YT includes an elastic member 65YT-B (for example, a spring or rubber) that connects the base side and the tilt table and swings the tilt table to one side, and this elastic member 65YT-. It is configured by a drive source 65YT-M (for example, a servo motor or a solenoid) that swings the tilt table to the opposite side by a cam or the like against the bias of B. As described above, when the elastic member and the cam are combined, the 6-axis alignment unit 62 can be driven with an extremely compact configuration as a whole. Although not particularly illustrated, the drive mechanisms of the Y shift mechanism 62YS, the Z tilt mechanism 62ZT, and the X tilt mechanism 62XT also employ the same type of structure.

According to the six-axis alignment unit 62 of the present embodiment, the X and Y tilt mechanisms 62XT and 62YT approach the mounting stage 10, so that the tilt radii R _X and R _Y can be reduced, and a tilt described later. Shift errors during control can be reduced. Further, since the tilt axes Ax and Ay of the X and Y tilt mechanisms 62XT and 62YT are arranged at positions away from the center of the sensor unit SU in the Z-axis direction, the shift error in the Z direction during tilt control is reduced. As a result, there is also an advantage that the moving range (search range) in the Z direction for photographing the test chart can be narrowed stepwise in the <intermediate stage> repetitive processing described later.

  The control unit 63 includes an input / output unit 63A, a determination unit 63B, a setting unit 63C, and a drive unit 63D.

  The input / output unit 63A receives a control signal from the outside and outputs a predetermined control signal to the outside. Examples of the control signal input from the outside include a predetermined control signal output from the controller 80 and a correction condition for the 6-axis alignment unit 62 output from the chart unit 61. Examples of the control signal output to the outside include a control signal indicating that the shift adjustment of the mounting stage 10 is completed and a control signal indicating that the tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 is completed.

  The determination unit 63B performs a determination process. In the determination process, it is determined whether or not the input correction condition of the six-axis alignment unit 62 is within an allowable range for irradiation of light such as ultraviolet rays. Further, in the determination process, it is determined whether or not the input correction condition of the 6-axis alignment unit 62 is within the movable range of the 6-axis alignment unit 62. Here, the movable range of the 6-axis alignment unit 62 is the movement direction and the movement amount in the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction, the swing direction around the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis, and the swing angle. is there.

  The setting unit 63C performs setting processing. In the setting process, the driving conditions related to the X shift mechanism 62XS, the Y shift mechanism 62YS, the Z shift mechanism 62ZS, the X tilt mechanism 62XT, the Y tilt mechanism 62YT, and the Z tilt mechanism 62ZT are set based on the determination result in the determination unit 63B. For example, when the determination condition of the six-axis alignment unit 62 is determined by the determination unit 63B to be within the movable range of the six-axis alignment unit 62, the setting unit 63C follows the correction condition of the six-axis alignment unit 62. The driving conditions for the 6-axis alignment unit 62 are set.

  On the other hand, if the correction condition of the 6-axis alignment unit 62 is determined by the determination unit 63B to be outside the movable range of the 6-axis alignment unit 62, the setting unit 63C In accordance with the correction conditions of the alignment unit 62, the driving conditions for the six-axis alignment unit 62 are set. For example, when only the swing angle around the X axis in the correction conditions exceeds the movable range and the other correction conditions are within the movable range, the setting unit 63C determines in advance the swing around the X axis. The maximum value of the rocking angle around the X axis is replaced with a new correction condition, and the shift control from the X axis to the Z axis and the rocking around the Y axis and the Z axis are in accordance with the original correction conditions. The drive conditions for the mechanisms 62YS to 62ZT are set.

  Further, in the setting process, when each of the mechanisms 62XT to 62ZT is driven, the optical axis of the lens L and the optical axis of the image sensor S on a predetermined plane (for example, the XY plane) coincide with each other (hereinafter, the coincidence state). The driving conditions and the driving order for the mechanisms 62XS to 62ZT are set so as to be maintained. Note that the optical axis coincidence state referred to in this embodiment is virtual, and the pixel center of the image sensor S and the center of the photographed test chart coincide with each other, that is, preparation for tilt adjustment is complete. It means the state. Thereafter, for example, when only the mounting stage 10 is swung only by the X tilt mechanism 62XT, in the setting process, first, the optical axis of the lens L in the state after the swinging of the mounting stage 10 (virtual drive state). The amount of deviation of the optical axis of the image sensor S is calculated. Next, the drive conditions of the Y shift mechanism 62YS and the Z shift mechanism 62ZS that cancel out this deviation amount are calculated. Further, the driving conditions of the entire six-axis alignment unit 62 are set so that the driving of the X tilt mechanism 62XT and the driving of the Y shift mechanism 62YS and the Z shift mechanism 62ZS are performed simultaneously.

  A detailed configuration of the setting process in the setting unit 63C is shown in FIG. Here, using the X shift, Y shift, Z shift, X tilt, Y tilt, and Z tilt correction conditions (setting conditions) obtained from the chart unit 61, this is used to drive the mechanisms 62XT to 62ZT. This is a step of converting and calculating the value (driving condition). The setting unit 63C includes an X shift value conversion unit 63Cxs that converts an X shift input into a drive instruction value, a Y shift value conversion unit 63Cys that converts a Y shift input into a drive instruction value, and a Z that converts a Z shift input into a drive instruction value. Shift value conversion means 63Czs, X tilt value conversion means 63Cxt for converting an X tilt input into a drive instruction value, Y tilt value conversion means 63Cyt for converting a Y tilt input into a drive instruction value, and a Z tilt input for returning to a drive instruction value Z tilt value conversion means 63Czt is provided. Each input of the X shift, Y shift, Z shift, X tilt, Y tilt, and Z tilt may be an absolute value or a relative movement amount from the current value. In any case, the setting unit 63C receives an absolute or relative required value from the current value regarding the X shift, Y shift, Z shift, X tilt, Y tilt, and Z tilt, and the required value is a drive instruction. Converted to a value.

  In the X shift value conversion means 63Cxs, the X shift correction condition Gxs input to the setting unit 63C is directly converted into an X direction movement control value Uxs by the X shift mechanism 62XS and output. The Y shift value conversion means 63Cys converts the Y shift correction condition Gys as it is into the Y direction movement control value Uys by the Y shift mechanism 62YS and outputs it. The Z shift value conversion means 63Czs outputs the Z shift setting condition Gzs as it is as the Z direction movement control value Uzs by the Z shift mechanism 62ZS. In the present embodiment, since the Z shift setting condition Gzs is a required value as an absolute value, the Z-direction movement control value Uzs is also output as an absolute value.

  The X tilt value conversion means 63Cxt outputs the X tilt correction condition Gxt input to the setting unit 63C as the X axis rotation control value Uxt in the X tilt mechanism 62XT. Here, the case where the X-axis rotation control value Uxt is positive (plus rotation) means that the sensor surface SC moves to the plus side in the Y direction. Therefore, assuming that the tilt radius of the X tilt mechanism 62XT is Rx (see FIG. 5, details will be described later), assuming a virtual drive state in which the X tilt mechanism 62XT is swung by the X-axis rotation control value Uxt, FIG. ), The sensor surface SC located at the rocking end of the rocking radius moves to the plus side in the Y direction by the distance Hys. Therefore, the X tilt value conversion means 63Cxt also outputs a Y direction return control value Fys for canceling out the distance Hys that the swing end moves in the Y direction. The Y-direction return control value Fys is “−Hys” and can be geometrically calculated as Fys = −Rx · sin (Uxt). Further, assuming a virtual drive state in which the X tilt mechanism 62XT is swung by the X-axis rotation control value Uxt, as shown in FIG. 13B, the sensor surface SC located at the swing end is on the negative side in the Z direction. Is moved by a distance Hzs (x). Therefore, the X tilt value conversion means 63Cxt also outputs a Z direction return control value Fzs (x) for canceling out the distance Hzs (x) that the swing end moves in the Z direction. This Z-direction return distance Fzs (x) is “Hzs (x)” and can be geometrically calculated as Fzs (x) = Rx (1−cos (Uxt)). These Y-direction return control value Fys and Z-direction return control value Fzs (x) can be collectively defined as an X tilt return control value. In the present embodiment, since the X axis Ax is separated from the image sensor S in the Z axis direction and the X axis rotation control value Uxt is small, the Z direction return control value Fzs (x) is small. Therefore, the control by this may be omitted. Even if the return control in the Z direction is not performed, it is sufficient for the final positioning in the Z direction to adopt a separately determined correction condition for the Z direction. As described above, the X tilt value conversion unit 63Cxt outputs the X axis rotation control value Uxt, the Y direction return control value Fys, and the Z direction return control value Fzs (x) based on the input of the X tilt correction condition Gxt.

  The Y tilt value conversion means 63Cyt outputs the Y tilt correction condition Gyt input to the setting unit 63C as the Y axis rotation control value Uyt in the Y tilt mechanism 62YT. Here, when the Y-axis rotation control value Uyt is positive (plus rotation), it means that the sensor surface SC moves to the plus side in the X direction. Therefore, assuming that the tilt radius of the Y tilt mechanism 62YT is Ry (see FIG. 6, details will be described later), assuming a virtual drive state in which the Y tilt mechanism 62YT is swung by the Y-axis rotation control value Uyt, FIG. ), The sensor surface SC located at the swing end moves to the plus side in the X direction by a distance Hxs. Therefore, the Y tilt value conversion means 63Cyt also outputs the X direction return control value Fxs for canceling the distance Hxs that the swing end moves in the X direction. The X-direction return control value Fxs is “−Hxs” and can be geometrically calculated as Fxs = −Ry · sin (Uyt). Furthermore, assuming a virtual drive state in which the Y tilt mechanism 62YT is swung by the Y-axis rotation control value Uyt, as shown in FIG. 13C, the sensor surface SC positioned at the swing end is on the negative side in the Z direction. Is moved by a distance Hzs (y). Therefore, the Y tilt value conversion means 63Cyt also outputs a Z direction return control value Fzs (y) for canceling out the distance Hzs (y) that the swing end moves in the Z direction. This Z-direction return distance Fzs (y) is “Hzs (y)”, which can be geometrically calculated as Fzs (y) = Ry (1−cos (Uyt)). These X-direction return control value Fxs and Z-direction return control value Fzs (y) can be collectively defined as a Y tilt return control value. In this embodiment, since the Y-axis Ay is separated from the image sensor S in the Z-axis direction and the Y-axis rotation control value Uyt is small, the Z-direction return control value Fzs (y) is small. Control by this may be omitted. As described above, the Y tilt value conversion unit 63Cyt outputs the Y axis rotation control value Uyt, the X direction return control value Fxs, and the Z direction return control value Fzs (y) based on the input of the Y tilt correction condition Gyt.

  The Z tilt value conversion means 63Czt outputs the Z tilt correction condition Gzt input to the setting unit 63C as the Z axis rotation control value Uzt in the Z tilt mechanism 62ZT. In the case of X-axis rotation control, return control is not necessary.

  The drive unit 63D controls the mechanisms 62YS to 62ZT of the 6-axis alignment unit 62 in accordance with the drive conditions set by the setting unit 63C.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 6, the laser displacement meter 90 calculates the tilt radii R _X and R _Y of the sensor surface SC of the sensor unit SU mounted on the mounting stage 10. When the height from the X axis _AX to the laser displacement meter 90 is K _X and the distance to the sensor surface SC of the sensor unit SU detected by the laser displacement meter 90 is H, the sensor unit with the X axis _AX as a reference tilt radius _{R X} sensor surface SC of the SU _is expressed as _(K X -H) (see FIG. 5). Similarly, if the height from the Y axis _{A Y} to laser displacement meter 90 was _{K Y,} Y axis _{A Y} tilt radius _{R Y} of the sensor surface SC of the sensor unit SU referenced to _{the, (K} Y -H ) (See FIG. 6). The numerical values of the tilt radii R _X and R _Y calculated for each image sensor S by the laser displacement meter 90 are held by the controller 80 or the control unit 63. Here, the case where the tilt radii R _X and R _Y are calculated every time the image sensor S is mounted is illustrated. However, when the mounting error is small or the accuracy is not required, the tilt radius is a fixed value. R _X and R _Y may be held in the controller 80 or the control unit 63 in advance. Next, an example of the assembly procedure of the camera unit in the camera unit assembly facility 2 will be shown.

First, in FIG. 1, the sensor unit transport device 20 transports the sensor unit SU toward the mounting stage 10, and places the sensor unit at a predetermined position (on the intersection of the X axis and the Y axis) on the mounting stage 10. The SU is placed (see FIG. 2). Next, the coating device 40 applies a predetermined curable resin to the sensor unit SU arranged on the mounting stage 10. Third, the stage conveyance device 30 conveys the mounting stage 10 to the vicinity of the laser displacement meter 90. At this time, the intersection of the X axis and the Y axis is located on the optical axis 90A of the laser displacement meter 90 (see FIG. 5). Thereafter, the laser displacement meter 90 measures the distance H to the sensor surface SC of the sensor unit SU detected by the laser displacement meter 90, and then calculates the tilt radii R _X and R _Y of the sensor surface SC. Fourth, the stage transport device 30 transports the mounting stage 10, and the lens unit transport device 50 transports the lens unit LU to the vicinity of the optical axis adjustment device 60 (see FIG. 3). Fifth, the optical axis adjustment device 60 performs optical axis adjustment between the lens L provided in the lens unit LU and the image sensor S provided in the sensor unit SU using a predetermined test chart. During the optical axis adjustment between the lens L and the image sensor S, the lens unit LU is fixed by the lens unit transport device 50. Sixth, after adjusting the optical axis, the irradiation device 70 irradiates the curable resin applied to the sensor unit SU with predetermined light. As a result, the camera unit is assembled as a result of the lens unit LU being bonded to the sensor unit SU.

  Next, the optical axis adjustment by the optical axis adjustment device 60 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the chart unit 61 captures a predetermined test chart via the imaging window 61 </ b> W provided below and the lens L of the lens unit LU.

  <Initial stage> In the initial stage, the image sensor S is stopped at a predetermined position in the Z direction without moving in the Z direction, and a test chart is photographed. Next, the chart unit 61 outputs the shift correction condition and the tilt correction condition of the six-axis alignment unit 62 through image analysis on the captured image of the test chart. The shift correction condition of the 6-axis alignment unit 62 here is for making the optical axis of the lens L coincide with the optical axis of the image sensor S in a predetermined plane. For example, when the optical axis of the lens L and the optical axis of the image sensor S are made to coincide on the XY plane, the shift correction condition is the X shift correction condition Gxs, Y shift that is the movement direction and the movement amount in the X direction to the Y direction The correction condition Gys. Further, the tilt correction condition is for making the XY axis of the image sensor S coincide with the XY axis of the test chart, and is a Z tilt correction condition Gzt which is the rotation direction and rotation amount around the X axis.

  The shift correction condition and tilt correction condition of the 6-axis alignment unit 62 output from the chart unit 61 are input to the control unit 63. The control unit 63 performs shift adjustment and tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 through predetermined determination processing and setting processing in accordance with the shift correction condition of the six-axis alignment unit 62. Specifically, using the X direction movement control value Uxs obtained by the X shift value conversion means 63Cxs and the Y direction movement control value Uys obtained by the Y shift value conversion means 63Cys, the mounting stage 10 is moved in the X direction, Y The direction is shifted and adjusted so that the optical axis of the lens L coincides with the optical axis of the image sensor S on a predetermined plane (for example, the XY plane). Further, by using the Z-axis rotation control value Uzt obtained by the Z tilt value conversion means 63Czt, the mounting stage 10 is tilt-adjusted in the Z direction, and the XY axis of the image sensor S and the XY of the test chart are measured. Let the axes match. After the shift adjustment and tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 are completed, the control unit 63 outputs a control signal indicating that the shift adjustment and tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 are completed to the chart unit 61. Thereby, the X shift adjustment, Y shift adjustment, and Z tilt adjustment executed in the initial stage are completed. Incidentally, X tilt adjustment and Y tilt adjustment are not performed in this initial stage. That is, the coincidence state of the optical axes in the present embodiment means a state in which the chart unit 61 and the image sensor S have the same center and XY coordinates.

  <Intermediate stage> When a control signal indicating that the initial stage shift adjustment of the mounting stage 10 has been completed is input to the chart unit 61, the chart unit 61 again adjusts the X tilt, the Y tilt, and the Z shift. Take a test chart to do this. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12A, the test chart is photographed at a plurality of positions in the Z direction while moving the mounting stage 10 in the Z direction. Next, the chart unit 61 calculates the tilt correction condition of the six-axis alignment unit 62 based on the image analysis with respect to the photographing result. The tilt correction condition is a condition for adjusting the posture of the mounting stage 10 so that the optical axis of the lens L and the optical axis of the image sensor S are coaxial. Then, the chart unit 61 outputs the calculated tilt correction condition. The tilt correction conditions of the six-axis alignment unit 62 are, for example, the X tilt correction condition Gxt and the Y tilt correction condition Gyt that are the swing direction and the swing amount about the X axis to the Y axis, and the Z shift correction condition is Z This is the Z shift correction condition Gzs that is the direction of movement and the amount of movement. The Z shift correction condition Gzs is a value used only when the image sensor S is finally positioned (final stage).

  The tilt correction condition of the 6-axis alignment unit 62 output from the chart unit 61 is input to the control unit 63. The control unit 63 controls the 6-axis alignment unit 62 according to the tilt correction condition. That is, the control unit 63 performs the tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 while maintaining the coincidence according to the tilt correction condition of the 6-axis alignment unit 62. Specifically, based on the input of the X tilt correction condition Gxt, the X-axis rotation control value Uxt and the Y-direction return control value Fys (more desirably the Z-direction return control value Fzs (x )) Is used to control the 6-axis alignment unit 62 to realize X tilt adjustment while maintaining the coincidence state. Similarly, based on the input of the Y tilt correction condition Gyt, the Y axis rotation control value Uyt and the X direction return control value Fxs (more preferably the Z direction return control value Fzs (y)) obtained by the Y tilt value conversion means 63Cyt are obtained. By using this, the 6-axis alignment unit 62 is controlled to realize Y tilt adjustment while maintaining the coincidence state.

  After the tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 is completed, the control unit 63 outputs a control signal indicating that the tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 is completed to the chart unit 61. When a control signal indicating that the attitude adjustment of the mounting stage 10 is completed is input to the chart unit 61, the chart unit 61 returns to the process of <intermediate stage> and again calculates tilt correction conditions similar to the above. The result is output to the control unit 63.

  When the second tilt correction condition is input to the control unit 63, the determination unit 63B determines whether or not the second tilt correction condition is within the allowable range of light irradiation. That is, it is determined whether or not the X tilt correction amount Gxt and the Y tilt correction amount Gyt (in other words, the shift amount of the optical axis of the lens L and the image sensor S) are within the allowable range. This determination may be made using the correction amount Gxt and the Y tilt correction amount Gyt, but it is also possible to make the determination based on the shift amounts of the Z-direction focus positions ZA to ZD analyzed by the chart unit 61.

  If it is determined that the second tilt correction condition is within the allowable range of light irradiation, the process proceeds to <final stage> without performing the tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 according to the second tilt correction condition. Then, after the final positioning of the image sensor S in the Z direction is performed using the Z shift correction condition Gzs that is an absolute value, the controller 80 controls that the tilt adjustment and the shift adjustment of the mounting stage 10 are completed. Output a signal. The controller 80 outputs an irradiation start control signal to the irradiation device 70 on condition that the control signal is input. The irradiation device 70 irradiates the curable resin applied to the sensor unit SU with ultraviolet rays under the condition that an irradiation start control signal is input.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second tilt correction condition is outside the allowable range of light irradiation, the process of <intermediate stage> is continued as it is, and the 6-axis alignment unit 62 follows the second tilt correction condition. The tilt of the mounting stage 10 is adjusted. Thereafter, the control unit 63 outputs to the chart unit 61 a control signal indicating that the second tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 has been completed. Then, with respect to the mounting stage 10 for which the second tilt adjustment has been completed, the process returns to the <intermediate stage> and the tilt correction conditions are recalculated. Thereafter, until it is determined that the recalculated tilt correction condition is within the allowable range of light irradiation and the process can proceed to <final stage>, (1) predetermined determination process and setting process regarding the recalculated tilt correction condition (2) Tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 reflecting the results of determination processing and setting processing, and (3) recalculation of tilt correction conditions.

  FIG. 14 shows a diagram in which the Z-direction focus positions of the peripheral pixels A to D analyzed by the chart unit 61 in the intermediate stage are displayed in an overlapping manner. FIG. 14A shows the first intermediate stage, FIG. 14B shows the second intermediate stage, and FIG. 14C shows the third intermediate stage. In the first time, the Z-direction focus positions ZA to ZD are greatly shifted, but in the second time, the Z-direction focus positions ZA to ZD approach rapidly. In the third time, the Z-direction focus positions ZA to ZD almost coincide. In the third time, the shift amount of the Z-direction focus positions ZA to ZD falls within the range of the predetermined range AP, and the process proceeds to <final stage>. As can be seen from FIG. 14, in the intermediate stage, the search range Zsr to be imaged while moving the image sensor S in the Z direction needs to be set wide at the first time, but from the second time onward, the Z It is preferable to set narrowly as the average value and the center of the direction focus positions ZA to ZD, and the imaging time can be shortened.

  As described above, in the control unit 63, the setting unit 63C sets the driving conditions and the driving order for the mechanisms 62XS to 62ZT so as to maintain the coincidence state, and thus the tilt adjustment of the mounting stage 10 by the mechanisms 62XT to 62ZT. The position of the optical center of the image sensor of the sensor unit SU is also fixed. In other words, when performing the tilt adjustment, the shift amount in the XY plane direction that would occur in the tilt adjustment is calculated and shift control is performed so as to cancel in advance. The position becomes almost stationary, and the time required for tilt adjustment can be shortened.

  Further, in the control unit 63, the determination unit 63B and the setting unit 63C drive the mechanisms 62XS to 62ZT of the 6-axis alignment unit 62 within a range that does not deviate from the movable range while following the correction conditions of the 6-axis alignment unit 62. Since the conditions are set, it is possible to prevent an accident such as the sensor unit SU or the like coming into contact with surrounding devices or parts due to driving conditions that exceed the movable range.

  In the above embodiment, the control unit 63 has the determination unit 63B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination unit 63B may be omitted.

  In the above embodiment, when the second tilt correction condition is input to the control unit 63, the determination unit 63B determines whether or not the second tilt correction condition is within the allowable range of light irradiation. The present invention is not limited to this. When the first tilt correction condition is input to the control unit 63, the determination unit 63B determines whether or not the first tilt correction condition is within the allowable range of light irradiation. It is good.

  In the above embodiment, when the optical axis of the lens L and the image sensor S is adjusted, the optical axis is oriented in the vertical direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the optical axis is adjusted when the optical axis is adjusted. May be oriented horizontally. Hereinafter, the camera unit assembly facility 4 that performs optical axis adjustment on the optical axis oriented in the horizontal direction will be described with reference to FIGS. The camera unit assembly facility 4 will be described only with respect to parts different from those in the above embodiment, and the same members / parts will be assigned the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The camera unit assembly facility 4 includes a mounting stage 10, a sensor unit transfer device 20, a stage transfer device 30, a coating device 40, a lens unit transfer device 50, an optical axis adjustment device 60, an irradiation device 70, A laser displacement meter 90, a posture switching device 100 that switches the posture of the six-axis alignment unit 62, and a controller 80 that outputs a predetermined control signal to control each device.

  The mounting stage 10 has a chuck mechanism 16. The chuck mechanism 16 can hold the sensor unit SU mounted on the mounting stage 10 and release the holding.

  The posture switching device 100 is provided on the first stand 101 provided on the slide member 32, the second stand 102 provided so as to be slidable in the Z direction with respect to the first stand 101, and the second stand 102. , A support shaft 103 that extends to the Y axis and supports the six-axis alignment unit 62, and a motor 104 that drives the support shaft 103.

  The six-axis alignment unit 62 is rotatable around the Y axis by the support shaft 103. As the six-axis alignment unit 62 rotates around the Y axis, the mounting stage 10 can be switched between a horizontal state (see FIGS. 7 and 8) and a vertical state (see FIGS. 9 and 10). . Further, as the second stand 102 slides with respect to the first stand 101, the six-axis alignment unit 62 is movable in the Z direction (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  Next, an example of the assembly procedure of the camera unit in the camera unit assembly facility 4 will be shown.

First, in FIG. 7, the sensor unit transport device 20 transports the sensor unit SU toward the mounting stage 10, and places the sensor unit at a predetermined position (on the intersection of the X axis and the Y axis) on the mounting stage 10. The SU is placed (see FIG. 8). The chuck mechanism 16 holds the sensor unit SU placed on the placement stage 10. Thereby, the sensor unit SU placed on the placement stage 10 is fixed to the placement stage 10 while being aligned. Next, the coating device 40 applies a predetermined curable resin to the sensor unit SU arranged on the mounting stage 10. Third, the posture switching device 100 switches the mounting stage 10 from the horizontal state to the vertical state, and the second stand 102 and the stage transport device 30 slide the mounting stage 10 in a predetermined direction. Thereby, the mounting stage 10 is conveyed to the vicinity of the laser displacement meter 90 in a vertical state (see FIG. 9). Thereafter, the laser displacement meter 90 measures the distance H to the sensor surface SC of the sensor unit SU detected by the laser displacement meter 90, and then calculates the tilt radii R _X and R _Y of the sensor surface SC. Fourth, the stage transport device 30 transports the mounting stage 10 and the lens unit transport device 50 transports the lens unit LU to the vicinity of the optical axis adjustment device 60 (see FIG. 10). Fifth, the optical axis adjustment device 60 performs optical axis adjustment between the lens L provided in the lens unit LU and the image sensor S provided in the sensor unit SU using a predetermined test chart. Sixth, after adjusting the optical axis, the irradiation device 70 irradiates the curable resin applied to the sensor unit SU with predetermined light. As a result, the camera unit is assembled as a result of the lens unit LU being bonded to the sensor unit SU.

  As described above, since the camera unit assembly facility 4 includes the attitude switching device 100 that switches the attitude of the six-axis alignment unit 62, the mounting stage 10 remains in a vertical state, that is, the optical axis of the sensor unit SU or the lens unit LU. The optical axis can be adjusted while the orientation of the lens is in the horizontal direction close to the use state. Furthermore, since the mounting stage 10 has the chuck mechanism 16, the sensor unit SU does not need to be detached from the mounting stage 10 even if the direction of the optical axis is horizontal. As a result, the optical axis can be adjusted while the direction of the optical axis remains in the horizontal direction close to the use state.

  In the above embodiment, when the optical axis of the sensor unit SU or the lens unit LU is adjusted, the direction of the optical axis is the horizontal direction close to the use state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sensor unit SU or the lens unit LU is not limited thereto. When adjusting the optical axis, the direction of the optical axis may be an oblique direction intersecting the vertical direction.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the controller 80, the control unit 63, the correction condition calculation device of the chart unit 61, the tilt radius calculation means interlocked with the laser displacement meter 90, and the like are illustrated as separate bodies. 80 is a concept that is collectively included in 80, and the hardware may be integrated or may be distributed.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

2 Camera unit assembly equipment 10 Mounting stage 20 Sensor unit transport device 30 Stage transport device 40 Coating device 50 Lens unit transport device 60 Optical axis adjustment device 61 Chart unit 62 6-axis alignment unit 63 Control unit 63A Input / output unit 63B Determination unit 63C Setting unit 63D Drive unit 70 Irradiation device 80 Controller

Claims (6)

An optical axis adjusting device for adjusting an optical axis between a first optical component and a second optical component,
A mounting stage for mounting the first optical component;
A stage adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position and posture of the mounting stage,
A controller for controlling the stage adjustment mechanism,
The stage adjustment mechanism is
A shift unit that moves the mounting stage in the plane direction of the XY plane and in the Z-axis direction perpendicular to the XY plane;
A tilt unit that swings the placement stage around the X axis parallel to the XY plane and around the Y axis parallel to the XY plane and orthogonal to the X axis;
The controller controls the shift unit and the tilt unit so that an optical axis of the first optical component is parallel to an optical axis of the second optical member;
The controller is
Information about the X-axis tilt radius that is the length from the reference position of the first optical component to the X-axis, and the Y-axis tilt radius that is the length from the reference position of the first optical component to the Y-axis Hold
A tilt correction condition calculation unit for calculating a correction angle around the X axis and a correction angle around the Y axis so that the optical axis of the first optical component is parallel to the optical axis of the second optical component; ,
Using the correction angle around the X axis and the X axis tilt radius calculated by the tilt correction condition calculation unit, an X axis rotation control value for swinging the tilt unit around the X axis, and the X When the tilt unit is swung at a correction angle around the axis, the shift unit is moved to cancel the shift amount by which the rocking end of the X-axis tilt radius moves in the Y-axis direction or the Z-axis direction. X tilt value conversion means for calculating both the X tilt return control value that moves in the Y axis direction or the Z axis direction;
Using the correction angle around the Y axis and the Y axis tilt radius calculated by the tilt correction condition calculating unit, a Y axis rotation control value for swinging the tilt unit around the Y axis, and the Y axis When the tilt unit is swung at a correction angle around the axis, the shift unit is moved to the X-axis in order to cancel out the shift amount by which the rocking end of the Y-axis tilt radius moves in the X-axis direction or the Z-axis direction. Y tilt value conversion means for calculating both the Y tilt return control value that moves in the axial direction or the Z-axis direction,
The tilt unit swings the mounting stage based on the X-axis rotation control value and the Y-axis rotation control value, and based on the X-tilt return control value and the Y-tilt return control value. The shift unit moves the mounting stage in the XY plane direction or the Z-axis direction, so that the oscillating ends of the X-axis tilt radius and the Y-axis tilt radius remain substantially stationary at the reference position. An optical axis adjustment device that performs tilt control based on the correction angle around the X axis and the correction angle around the Y axis. The controller is
A shift correction condition calculation unit for calculating a correction movement amount in the XY plane for causing the optical axes of the first optical component and the second optical component to coincide with each other in a predetermined plane;
X for calculating an XY plane movement control value for moving the shift unit in the XY plane using the correction movement amount in the XY plane calculated by the shift correction condition calculation unit. -Y shift value conversion means,
Based on the XY plane movement control value, the shift unit moves the mounting stage in the XY plane direction, thereby performing shift control based on the correction movement amount in the XY plane. The optical axis adjusting device according to claim 1. The controller is
A tilt radius calculation unit that calculates the X-axis tilt radius and the Y-axis tilt radius by measuring the position of the reference surface of the first optical component mounted on the mounting stage. The optical axis adjusting device according to claim 1 or 2. For the purpose of performing the optical axis adjustment, when the condition for correcting the position or orientation of the mounting stage is defined as the correction condition of the mounting stage,
The controller includes a determination unit that determines whether the correction condition of the mounting stage is within a movable range of the stage adjustment mechanism,
When it is determined that the correction condition of the placement stage is outside the movable range of the stage adjustment mechanism, the position or posture of the placement stage is adjusted within the movable range of the stage adjustment mechanism, The optical axis adjusting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   5. The optical axis adjustment device according to claim 1, further comprising a stage posture switching mechanism that rotates the placement stage and the stage adjustment mechanism within an angle range of 90 degrees.   A chuck mechanism that can be switched between a holding state for holding the first optical component placed on the mounting stage and a holding release state in which the holding is released is further provided. Item 6. The optical axis adjusting device according to Item 5.

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