WO2004088645A1 - 分割素子、光出射体および光ピックアップ装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a split body, a light emitting body, and an optical pickup device for reproducing or recording information on a recording medium.
- FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the optical pickup device 1 of the related art.
- FIG. 29 is a front view showing the hologram pattern 10.
- a position shift of an objective lens with respect to an optical axis is detected by receiving a reflected light from a recording medium by a light receiving element (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-92293). No. 3 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-237706).
- the conventional optical pickup device 1 shown in FIG. 29 includes a light source 2, a grating lens 3, a collimated lens 4, an objective lens 5, a hologram element 6, and light receiving elements 7a to 7h. You. .
- the light from the light source 2 is split into one main beam 13a and two sub-beams 13b, 13c by the grating lens 3, and then passes through the hologram element 6 and the collimating lens 7, and Guided by lens 5.
- the main beam 13a and the sub-beams 13b and 13c guided to the objective lens 5 are irradiated on the first recording layer 9a of the recording medium 8 in a condensed state.
- the main beam 13 a and the sub beams 13 b and 13 c reflected from the first recording layer 9 a pass through the objective lens 5 and the collimating lens 4 and are guided to the hologram element 6.
- the hologram element 6 has a hologram pattern 10.
- the hologram pattern 10 has a first area 10a, a second area 10b, and a third area 10c.
- the first region 10a is one of two semicircular shapes obtained by a dividing line 11 passing through the center 1 ° d of the circular region.
- the second region 10 b is formed by dividing the other semicircular region by another dividing line 12 passing through the center 10 d of the circular region and perpendicular to the dividing line 11. This is one of the fan-shaped regions.
- the third region 10c is the other of the two fan-shaped regions.
- FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining light from the first recording layer 9a when the objective lens 5 is at the neutral position.
- FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining light guided to each of the light receiving elements 7a to 7h when the objective lens 5 is at the neutral position.
- FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining an example of light from the first recording layer 9a in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining an example of light guided to each of the light receiving elements 7a to 7h in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining another example of light from the recording medium 8 in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- 35 is a diagram for explaining another example of light guided to each of the light receiving elements 7a to 7h in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- the main beam 13 a from the first recording layer 9 a enters the hologram element 6 so that its optical axis passes through the center 10 d of the hologram pattern 10. Is done.
- the main beam 13a and the sub beams 13b and 13c from the first recording layer 9a have the same ratio to the second area 13b and the third area 13c, respectively. Incident.
- the optical axis of the main beam 13 a from the first recording layer 9 a is displaced along the division line 11. .
- the main beam 13a from the first recording layer 9a was biased to one of the second area 10b and the third area 10c as shown in FIGS. 32 to 35. It is incident in a state.
- the main beam 13a and the sub beams 13b and 13c from the first recording layer 9a are diffracted for each of the first to third regions 10a to 10c.
- Light incident on the first area 10a from the first recording layer 9a is diffracted and guided to light receiving elements 7a and 7b for detecting a force error signal.
- a focus error signal is detected based on the results of light reception by the light receiving elements 7a and 7b.
- the main beam 13a is guided to the light receiving element 7c, and each of the sub-beams 13b, 13c is The light is guided to the light-receiving elements 7e and 7g, respectively.
- the main beam 13a is guided to the light receiving element 7d
- the sub beams 13b and 13c are guided to the light receiving elements 7f and 7h, respectively.
- the lens position signal is detected on the basis of the above, whereby the positional deviation from the neutral position of the objective lens 5 in the radial direction A is obtained.
- FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the reflected light from the first and second recording layers 9a and 9b.
- FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the reflected light from the second recording layer 9b when the objective lens 5 is at the neutral position.
- FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining an example of reflected light from the second recording layer 9b in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining another example of the reflected light from the second recording layer 9b in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 40 is a graph showing the relationship between the position of the objective lens 5 in the radial direction A and the output values of the light receiving elements 7a to 7h.
- the optical pickup device 1 when the light from the light source 2 is focused on the first recording layer 9a, a part of the light is emitted as shown by the phantom line 14 in FIGS. 28 and 36. The light passes through the first recording layer 9a and is reflected at the second recording layer 9b.
- the reflected light from the second recording layer 9b Since the second recording layer 9 is located at a position farther from the objective lens 5 than the first recording layer 9a, the reflected light from the second recording layer 9b has a focal length of the objective lens 5]. Thus, the light is reflected at a large position, and is incident on the hologram element 6 while being narrowed down by the objective lens 5 and the collimating lens 4. When the light reflected from the second recording layer 9b is diffracted by the hologram element 6, it becomes a large spot size as shown by imaginary lines 14a to 14c in FIGS. Incident on the light receiving element.
- the lens position signal based on the reflected light from the first recording layer 9a becomes 0, but the lens position signal based on the reflected light from the second recording layer 9 Indicates that the output value of each light-receiving element 7e to 7h that receives each sub-beam 13b, 13c does not become 0 because the sub-beam 14b enters the light-receiving element 7g, etc. .
- the reflected light from the second recording layer 9b is out of the second area 10b and the third area 10c of the hologram pattern 10, There is a case where light is incident on only one of them.
- the reflected light from the second recording layer 9 b corresponds to the one region.
- the light is incident on each light receiving element.
- the output values of the light receiving elements 7e to 7h that receive the sub-beams are constant even when the objective lens 5 is displaced, so that an offset occurs in the output value represented by the lens position signal.
- the main beam 14a of the reflected light from the second recording layer 9b enters the light receiving element that receives the sub-beam, the main beam 14a has a higher light intensity than the sub-beam, so that the error component Becomes even larger.
- the relationship between the actual position of the objective lens 5 in the radial direction A and the output value obtained by the sub-beam 13 from the first recording layer 9a is such that the inclination is large due to the error component, and the solid line 1 in FIG. It is represented by a graph having a non-linear characteristic as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the graph 16 representing the relationship between the position of the objective lens 5 in the radial direction A and the output value represented by the lens position signal also has non-linear characteristics.
- the second recording layer 9 b There is an optical pickup device having a configuration in which two light receiving elements are further provided at a position where reflected light from the light is incident, and an error component is canceled by taking a difference.
- the reflected light from the second recording layer 9b is incident on only one of the second area 10b and the third area 10c, only having an effect on the focus error signal. Therefore, the nonlinearity cannot be improved for the lens position signal.
- the spot size of the reflected light from the second recording layer 9 in the hologram pattern 10 is increased so that the spot size of the reflected light from the second recording layer 9b becomes smaller in the light receiving elements 7a to 7h. It is possible to do.
- the spot size of the reflected light in the hologram element 6 and each of the light receiving elements 7a to 7h is It is determined by the distance between the recording layers 9a and 9b and the lens magnification of the optical system including the collimating lens 4 and the objective lens 5.
- the distance between the recording layers 9a and 9b of the recording medium 8 is determined in advance by a standard.
- the lens magnification of the optical system is determined by the radiation angle of the light emitting element used as the light source 2.
- the distance between each of the recording layers 9a and 9b of the recording medium 8 and the lens magnification of the optical system can be easily changed in the configuration of the device, for example, because if the ratio is changed unnecessarily, a failure occurs in the device. I can't do that.
- the conventional optical pickup device 1 cannot obtain an accurate lens position signal, so that stable track servo cannot be realized.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a divided body, a light emitting body, and a light pickup device which can realize a stable track servo.
- the present invention is an optical pickup device for recording or reproducing main information by irradiating a recording medium on which a plurality of recording layers are formed with light,
- a condensing means for condensing outgoing light emitted from the light source on one recording layer of a recording medium, within a movable range including a neutral position coaxial with an optical axis of the outgoing light guided to the condensing means, Light condensing means provided so as to be displaceable in a variable direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the emitted light, and changing the light condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium by the displacement in the variable direction;
- a light receiving means for receiving the light reflected by the recording medium comprising: track position information which is information on a light condensing position of the emitted light in a direction parallel to the recording layer;
- a light receiving unit having a first light receiving unit and a second light receiving unit for acquiring displacement information, and a third light receiving unit for acquiring focus position information which is information of a condensing position of the emitted light in a direction perpendicular to the recording layer.
- An optical pickup device comprising:
- the emitted light emitted from the light source is applied to the recording medium on which the plurality of recording layers are formed.
- Light emitted from the light source is guided to the light condensing means, and is condensed on one recording layer of the recording medium by the light condensing means.
- the condensing means is provided so as to be displaceable in a variable direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the emitted light within a movable range including a neutral position coaxial with the optical axis of the guided emitted light.
- the displacement of the light condensing means in the variable direction changes the light condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium.
- the light reflected by the recording medium is guided to the dividing means via the light collecting means.
- the dividing means has a first dividing section, a second dividing section, and a third dividing section.
- the first and second splitters are arranged in the remaining area excluding the portion near the axis near the split axis that coincides with the optical axis of the reflected light guided to the splitter when the light collector is in the neutral position. Is done.
- the dividing means divides the reflected light into first to third divided parts and guides the reflected light to light receiving means having first to third light receiving parts.
- the first splitting unit obtains track position information, which is information on the condensing position of the emitted light in a direction parallel to the recording layer, and information on the deviation of the condensing unit from the neutral position, based on the split reflected light.
- the second splitting unit guides the split reflected light to a second light receiving unit for acquiring track position information and shift information.
- the third splitting unit guides the split reflected light to a third light receiving unit for acquiring focus position information, which is information of a condensing position of emitted light in a direction perpendicular to the recording layer.
- the control means obtains track position information, which is information on the condensing position of the outgoing light in a direction parallel to the recording layer, and information on the deviation from the neutral position of the condensing means, based on the result of light reception by the light receiving means. I do.
- the control means controls the position of the light condensing means based on the acquired track position information and deviation information. This controls the light position of the emitted light on the recording medium. Since the optical pickup device is configured in this manner, reflected light from other recording layers other than the one recording layer is narrowed down by the dividing unit by the configuration of the optical system including the condensing unit and the dividing unit.
- the area near the axis may be divided by the dividing means so that the area irradiated with the reflected light reflected by the other recording layer other than the one recording layer is larger than the area irradiated with the reflected light reflected by the one recording layer.
- the irradiation range of the light reflected by the other recording layer is formed in an area including a moving area portion when the light is displaced in accordance with the displacement of the light condensing means.
- the area near the axis is irradiated with the reflected light reflected on one recording layer in the dividing means, and the area irradiated with the reflected light reflected on another recording layer other than the one recording layer is irradiated with the dividing means.
- the irradiation area of the reflected light reflected by the other recording layer is formed in an area including a moving area when the light is displaced in accordance with the displacement of the light collecting means.
- the condensing unit is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the outgoing light guided to the condensing unit and the condensing position of the outgoing light on the recording medium is changed, the light is reflected by another recording layer.
- the reflected light is prevented from being guided to the first and second divisions, and can be reliably guided only to the portion near the axis.
- the reflected light reflected on the other recording layer is directed to the dividing means in an irradiation range smaller than the reflected light reflected on the one recording layer. It is characterized by being irradiated.
- the condensing position of the emitted light when the condensing position of the emitted light is on one recording layer, it is reflected on another recording layer.
- the reflected light is irradiated to the division means in an irradiation range smaller than the reflected light reflected by one recording layer.
- the present invention is characterized in that the light source emits light whose center wavelength is in a wavelength range of not less than 600 nm and not more than 660 nm.
- the light source is configured to emit light having a center wavelength in a wavelength range of not less than 65 nm and not more than 660 nm, for example, a digital versatile disk (Digital Versatile disk) is used. Convenience can be improved for recording media such as Disk (abbreviated DVD).
- the present invention provides a main light beam interposed between a light source and a light condensing means for partially diffracting outgoing light to obtain main information recorded on a recording medium and a condensing position of the main light beam. And diffracting means for forming a sub-beam for obtaining position information for controlling the position of the light beam. .
- the diffraction means is interposed between the light source and the light condensing means, and partially diffracts the light emitted from the light source.
- a main beam for obtaining main information recorded on the recording medium and a sub-beam for obtaining position information for controlling the condensing position of the main beam. Is formed. Even when the main light beam and the sub light beam are used as described above, the main light beam and the sub light beam reflected by the other recording layers are prevented from being guided to the first and second split portions, and the vicinity of the axis is prevented. Can be led to the department only. As a result, accurate track position information and deviation information can be reliably obtained.
- control means acquires focus position information according to a knife edge method based on a light reception result by the third light receiving unit, and controls a position of the light collection means based on the focus position information,
- the method is characterized in that the light condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium is controlled.
- the control means acquires the focus position information in accordance with the Knife et.
- the control means controls the acquired
- the position of the light condensing means is controlled based on the waste position information, and the light condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium is controlled.
- control means obtains track position information by a phase difference method based on a light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and a light receiving result by the second light receiving unit, and controls a position of the light collecting means Then, the focus position of the emitted light on the recording medium is controlled.
- the control means acquires the track position information according to the phase difference method based on the light reception result by the first light receiving unit and the light reception result by the second light receiving unit.
- the control means controls the position of the light condensing means based on the acquired track position information, and controls the light condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium.
- control means obtains track position information according to a differential push-pull method based on a light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and a light receiving result by the second light receiving unit, and controls a position of the light collecting means. And controlling the focus position of the emitted light on the recording medium.
- the control means acquires the track position information according to the differential push-pull method based on the light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and the light receiving result by the second light receiving unit.
- the control means controls the position of the light condensing means based on the acquired track position information, and controls the light condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium.
- the present invention is characterized in that the portion near the axis is a circular portion centered on the division axis.
- the portion near the axis is a circular portion centered on the division axis, reflected light from another recording layer is made incident on the portion near the axis, and is applied to the first and second divided portions. It can be reliably prevented from being incident.
- the present invention provides a recording medium on which a plurality of recording layers are formed, which irradiates the light from the light emitting body by condensing the light with the light collecting means, and receives the light reflected by the recording medium with the light emitting body.
- the sympathy An optical pickup device for recording or reproducing information, wherein the light condensing means converges outgoing light emitted from the light emitting body onto one recording layer of a recording medium and becomes coaxial with the optical axis of the outgoing light.
- the optical pickup device is provided so as to be displaceable in a variable direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the emitted light within a movable range including the position, and the displacement in the variable direction changes the focusing position of the emitted light on the recording medium.
- a light receiving means for receiving the light reflected by the recording medium the light receiving means being configured to acquire track position information, which is information on the condensing position of the emitted light in a direction parallel to the recording layer.
- a light receiving unit having a first light receiving unit and a second light receiving unit, and a third light receiving unit for acquiring focus position information, which is information of a focus position of the emitted light in a direction perpendicular to the recording layer;
- the light emitting body is provided in the optical pickup device.
- the condensing means condenses the light emitted from the light emitting body on one recording layer of the recording medium.
- the focusing means is provided so as to be displaceable in a variable direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the emitted light within a movable range including a neutral position coaxial with the optical axis of the emitted light. The focal position of the emitted light on the recording medium is changed.
- the optical pickup device irradiates a recording medium on which a plurality of recording layers are formed by condensing light from a light emitting body by a condensing means, and receiving light reflected by the recording medium by a light emitting body, Main information can be recorded or reproduced.
- the light receiving means receives the reflected light emitted from the light source and reflected by the recording medium.
- the light receiving means includes a first light receiving unit and a second light receiving unit for acquiring track position information that is information of a light condensing position of the emitted light in a direction parallel to the recording layer, and a light receiving unit perpendicular to the recording layer.
- a third light receiving unit is provided for acquiring focus position information, which is information on the condensing position of the emitted light in the direct direction.
- the dividing unit has a first dividing unit, a second dividing unit, and a third dividing unit, and the reflected light is guided through the condensing unit.
- the dividing means divides the guided reflected light into each of the i-th to third dividing parts, the first dividing part leads to the first light receiving part, the second dividing part leads to the second light receiving part, and the third part
- the dividing unit leads to the third light receiving unit.
- the first and second splitting sections of the splitting means are arranged in the remaining area excluding the vicinity of the axis near the splitting axis that coincides with the optical axis of the reflected light guided to the splitting means when the focusing means is in the neutral position. You.
- the other recording medium can be used.
- Light reflected from the layer is prevented from being guided to the vicinity of the axis and incident on the first and second divisions.
- accurate deviation information it is possible to eliminate problems such as the light collecting means being driven beyond the movable range.
- accurate track position information and deviation information it is possible to accurately control the light condensing means and to accurately control the light condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium. Therefore, stable track servo can be realized.
- the area near the axis may be divided by the dividing means so that the area irradiated with the reflected light reflected by the other recording layer other than the one recording layer is larger than the area irradiated with the reflected light reflected by the one recording layer.
- the irradiation range of the light reflected by the other recording layer is formed in an area including a moving area portion when the light is displaced in accordance with the displacement of the light condensing means.
- the area irradiated with the reflected light reflected on the other recording layer other than the one recording layer is irradiated with the reflected light reflected on the one recording layer.
- the irradiation range of the reflected light reflected by the other recording layer is formed in a region including a moving region portion when the displacement is caused by the displacement of the light collecting means.
- the reflected light reflected on the other recording layer is directed to the dividing means in an irradiation range smaller than the reflected light reflected on the one recording layer. It is characterized by being irradiated.
- the light reflected by the other recording layer has a smaller irradiation range than the light reflected by the one recording layer, and the light is split by the dividing means.
- the stage is irradiated.
- the present invention is characterized in that the light source emits light whose center wavelength is in a wavelength range of not less than 600 nm and not more than 660 nm.
- the light source is configured to emit light having a center wavelength in a wavelength range of not less than 65 nm and not more than 660 nm, for example, a digital versatile disk (Digital Versatile disk) is used. Convenience can be improved for recording media such as Disk (abbreviated DVD).
- the present invention provides a main light beam and a main light beam for obtaining main information recorded on a recording medium by partially diffracting outgoing light, interposed between a light source and a light condensing means. It is characterized by further including a diffracting means for forming a sub-beam for acquiring position information for controlling the position.
- the diffraction means is interposed between the light source and the light condensing means, and partially diffracts the light emitted from the light source.
- a main beam for obtaining main information recorded on the recording medium and a sub-beam for obtaining position information for controlling the condensing position of the main beam. Is formed. Even when the main light beam and the sub light beam are used, the main light beam and the sub light beam reflected by the other recording layers are prevented from being guided to the first and second split portions. It can be guided only around the shaft. Thus, accurate main information and position information can be reliably obtained.
- the present invention is based on the light receiving results of the plurality of light receiving elements of the third light receiving section, It is provided in an optical pickup device that acquires focus position information according to the ifedge method.
- the light emitting body is provided in the optical pickup device that acquires the focus position information according to the knife edge method based on the result of the light reception by the third light receiving unit. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience by acquiring accurate focus position information.
- the present invention is provided in an optical pickup device for acquiring track position information according to a phase difference method based on a light receiving result by a first light receiving unit and a light receiving result by a second light receiving unit. .
- the light emitting body is provided in the optical pickup device that acquires the track position information according to the phase difference method based on the light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and the light receiving result by the second light receiving unit.
- the present invention is provided in an optical pickup device for acquiring track position information according to a differential push-pull method based on a light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and a light receiving result by the second light receiving unit. .
- the light emitting body is provided in the optical pickup device that acquires the track position information according to the differential push-pull method based on the light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and the light receiving result by the second light receiving unit. .
- the optical pickup device acquires the track position information according to the differential push-pull method based on the light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and the light receiving result by the second light receiving unit.
- the present invention is characterized in that the portion near the axis is a circular portion centered on the division axis.
- the portion near the axis is a circular portion centered on the division axis, reflected light from another recording layer is made incident on the portion near the axis, and is applied to the first and second divided portions. It can be reliably prevented from being incident.
- the present invention has a polarization characteristic ′ that is transmitted without being split by the splitting means and split by the splitting means, based on the polarization directions of the light emitted from the light source and the reflected light from the recording medium. It is characterized.
- the present invention also relates to a light guiding means interposed between a light source and a light collecting means, wherein the light emitted from the light source is guided to the light collecting means without being split by the splitting means, and the recording medium And a light guiding means for guiding the reflected light reflected by the light source to the dividing means.
- the light guiding means is interposed between the light source and the light collecting means.
- the light guiding means guides the light emitted from the light source to the light collecting means without being split by the splitting means, and guides the light reflected by the recording medium to the splitting means.
- the light emitted from the light source is guided to the recording medium without passing through the dividing means, so that the light use efficiency can be improved.
- the present invention further includes a polarization direction changing means interposed between the dividing means and the light condensing means for changing the polarization direction of the reflected light from the recording medium to a direction different from the polarization direction of the light emitted from the light source. It is characterized by the following.
- the polarization direction changing means is interposed between the dividing means and the condensing means.
- the polarization direction changing means changes the polarization direction of the light reflected from the recording medium to a direction different from the polarization direction of the light emitted from the light source.
- the light emitted from the light source can be transmitted without being diffracted by an optical component interposed between the light source and the recording medium, and the reflected light from the recording medium can be transmitted by the optical component. Diffraction and reflection are possible. As a result, the light use efficiency can be improved.
- the present invention provides a recording medium on which a plurality of recording layers are formed, which irradiates the light from a light source by condensing the light with a light condensing means, and receives the light reflected by the recording medium by a light receiving means.
- An optical pickup device for recording or reproducing the light wherein the light condensing means includes a neutral position which condenses the emitted light emitted from the light source on one recording layer of the recording medium and is coaxial with the optical axis of the emitted light.
- the movable range it is provided so as to be displaceable in a variable direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the emitted light, and the displacement in the movable direction changes the focusing position of the emitted light on the recording medium.
- the splitter is characterized in that the splitter is arranged in a remaining area excluding a portion near an axis near a split axis that coincides with an optical axis of reflected light guided to the splitter when the light condensing means is at the neutral position. It is.
- the divided body is provided in the optical pickup device.
- the optical pickup device has a light collecting means.
- the condensing means condenses the emitted light emitted from the light source onto one recording layer of the recording medium, and is perpendicular to the optical axis of the emitted light within a movable range including a neutral position coaxial with the optical axis of the emitted light. It is provided so as to be displaceable in a variable direction, and the displacement in the variable direction changes the condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium.
- This optical pickup device irradiates a recording medium on which a plurality of recording layers are formed by condensing light from a light source by a condensing means and irradiating the light reflected by the recording medium with a light receiving means. Can be recorded or played back.
- the divided body has a first divided part, a second divided part, and a third divided part. In the divided body, the reflected light reflected by the recording medium is guided through the condensing means, and the reflected light is divided into first to third divided parts, and the first divided part is guided to the first light receiving part.
- the second divided section leads to the second light receiving section, and the third divided section leads to the third light receiving section.
- the first and second divisions of the split body are located in the remaining area excluding the vicinity of the axis near the split axis that coincides with the optical axis of the reflected light guided to the splitting means when the focusing means is in the neutral position. Is done.
- the other recording layer can be irradiated.
- the reflected light from is guided to the vicinity of the axis, and is prevented from entering the first and second divisions.
- By obtaining accurate displacement information it is possible to eliminate problems such as the light condensing means being driven beyond the movable range.
- the focusing means can be more accurately By controlling, the condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium can be accurately controlled. Therefore, stable track servo can be realized.
- FIG. 1 is a simplified perspective view showing a configuration of an optical pickup device 20 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the hologram pattern 25.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the hologram pattern 25.
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing the compact disc 22.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the recording medium 21.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating still another example of the recording medium 21.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating still another example of the recording medium 21.
- FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b when the objective lens 27 is at the neutral position. . .
- FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the first recording layer 2la when the objective lens 27 is at the neutral position.
- FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the second recording layer 21b when the objective lens 27 is at the neutral position.
- FIG. 10 shows that the reflected light from the first and second recording layers 21 a and 21 b is applied when the objective lens 27 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A—side.
- FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25.
- FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the first recording layer 21 a when the objective lens 27 is located at a position shifted in the radial direction A from the neutral position.
- FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the first recording layer 21 a when the objective lens 27 is located at a position shifted in the radial direction A from the neutral position.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the second recording layer 21 b when the objective lens 27 is at a position shifted in the radial direction A from the neutral position.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the second recording layer 21 b when the objective lens 27 is at a position shifted in the radial direction A from the neutral position.
- FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the first and second recording layers 21 a and 21 b when the hologram pattern 25 is located in FIG.
- FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 on which the reflected light from the first recording layer 21 a is irradiated when the objective lens 27 is shifted from the neutral position to the other side in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 on which the reflected light from the first recording layer 21 a is irradiated when the objective lens 27 is shifted from the neutral position to the other side in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the second recording layer 21 b when the objective lens 27 is at a position shifted from the neutral position to the other side in the radial direction A. It is.
- FIG. 16 shows the hologram pattern 25 irradiated with the reflected light from the first and second recording layers 21 a and 21 b when the emitted light is focused on the second recording layer 21 b.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the lens magnification.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a part of an optical pickup device 2OA according to the second embodiment of the present invention. .
- FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an example of the light emitted from the light source 23 guided to the hologram pattern 25.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining another example of the light emitted from the light source 23 guided to the hologram pattern 25.
- FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing an optical pickup device 20B according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing an optical pickup device 20C according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing an optical pickup device 2 OD according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the optical pickup device 1 of the related art.
- FIG. 29 is a front view showing the hologram pattern 10.
- FIG. 30 is a diagram for ⁇ explaining light from the first recording layer 9a in a state where the objective lens 5 is at the neutral position.
- FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining light guided to each of the light receiving elements 7a to 7h when the objective lens 5 is at the center position.
- FIG. 32 is a view for explaining an example of light from the first recording layer 9a in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining an example of light guided to each of the light receiving elements 7a to 7h in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining another example of light from the recording medium 8 in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining another example of light guided to each of the light receiving elements 7a to 7h in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the reflected light from the first and second recording layers 9a and 9b.
- FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the reflected light from the second recording layer 9 when the objective lens 5 is in the neutral position.
- FIG. 38 is a diagram for describing an example of reflected light from the second recording layer 9b in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining another example of the reflected light from the second recording layer 9b in a state where the objective lens 5 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A.
- FIG. 40 is a graph showing the relationship between the position of the objective lens 5 in the radial direction A and the output values of the respective light receiving elements 7a to 7h.
- FIG. 1 is a simplified perspective view showing a configuration of an optical pickup device 20 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the hologram pattern 25. You.
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing the compact disc 22.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the recording medium 21.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing still another example of the recording medium 21.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating still another example of the recording medium 21.
- the optical pickup device 20 is a device for recording or reproducing main information by irradiating the recording medium 21 with light.
- the main information is various information such as music information and image information.
- a plurality of recording layers for recording or reproducing main information are formed on the recording medium 21.
- the plurality of recording layers are stacked in a direction parallel to the optical axis of the light applied to the recording medium 21.
- the recording medium 21 is, for example, a digital versatile disc (Digital
- the recording medium 21 is formed of the same polycarbonate as the compact disk (CD) 22 shown in FIG.
- the CD has a single-layer structure having a thickness of 1.2 mm [mm]
- the recording medium 21 has a thickness of 0.6 mm [mm]. It is formed into a multi-layer structure consisting of two discs bonded together. By reducing the thickness of the disk, the effect of the tilt angle can be reduced by arranging the recording surface of the recording layer perpendicular to the optical axis of the irradiated light. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, it is possible to realize a multi-layered recording layer on one disk and a double-sided bonding of a plurality of disks.
- first recording layer 21a is arranged closer to the objective lens 27 than the second recording layer 21b.
- the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b are arranged so as to be perpendicular to the optical axis of light emitted to the recording medium 21.
- the optical pickup device 20 includes a light source 23, a grating laser 24, a holo-ram pattern 25, a collimating lens 26, an objective lens 27, a light receiving means 28 and a control means 29.
- grating lens 24, hologram element 25, and collimator lens 26 are arranged such that their axes are coaxial with the optical axis of the light emitted from the light source.
- Light source 23 is a recording medium This is a means for irradiating the body 21 with light, and is realized by, for example, a semiconductor laser.
- the light source 23 is configured to emit light having a center wavelength in a wavelength range suitable for recording or reproducing main information with respect to the multilayer recording medium 21.
- the light source 23 is, for example, a light having a center wavelength in a wavelength range of not less than 65 nm [nm] and not more than 660 nm [nm], which is used for a multilayer recording medium 21 such as a DVD. Is emitted.
- the outgoing light emitted from the light source 23 is incident on a grating lens 24 provided to face the same.
- the grating lens 24, which is a diffraction means, is arranged between the light paths extending between the light source 23 and the objective lens 27, and is interposed between the light source 23 and the objective lens 27.
- the grating lens 24 partially diffracts the emitted light to form a main beam 30 and a sub-beam 31.
- the main beam 30 is a main beam for obtaining main information recorded on the recording medium 21.
- the sub-beam 31 is a sub-beam for obtaining position information for controlling the condensing position of the main beam 30 on the recording medium 21.
- sub beam 31 includes first sub beam 31a and second sub beam 31b. Any one of the first and second sub-beams 31a and 31b is plus
- the (+) first order diffracted light is called, and the other is called minus (_) first order diffracted light.
- the main beam 30 irradiating the recording medium 21 and the first and second sub-beams 31 a and 31 on the outward path where the light emitted from the light source 23 is guided toward the recording medium 21
- emitted light When referring to at least one of b, it may be simply referred to as “emitted light”.
- the collimating lens 26 converts the light emitted from the grating lens 24 into parallel light and guides it to the objective lens 27.
- the objective lens 27, which is a condensing means, condenses the light emitted from the light source 23 on one recording layer of the recording medium 21.
- the objective lens 27 is provided facing the recording medium 21, and focuses the light emitted from the collimating lens 26 on one recording layer of the recording medium 21.
- the objective lens 27 is provided so as to be displaceable in the radial direction R within a movable range including the neutral position.
- the neutral position is a position where the objective lens is arranged so as to be coaxial with the optical axis of the emitted light guided to the objective lens 27.
- the radial direction R which is a variable direction, is a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the emitted light guided to the objective lens. Further, the radial direction R is a direction parallel to the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b and a direction for scanning a track that is a recording area.
- the radial direction R is a radial direction in the case of a disk-shaped DVD or the like.
- the objective lens 27 is provided so as to be displaceable in the force direction F.
- the focus direction F is a direction parallel to the optical axis of the outgoing light guided to the objective lens 27 and perpendicular to the first and second recording layers 2 la and 21 b.
- the objective lens 27 is displaced and driven in a radial direction R and a focus direction F by an actuator 32 as a driving means.
- the actuator 32 drives the objective lens 27 to be displaced by, for example, magnetically acting the objective lens 27.
- the objective lens 27 changes the condensing position of the outgoing light on the recording medium 21 so that the desired track is irradiated with the outgoing light by the displacement in the radial direction R by the actuator 32.
- the objective lens 27 is configured to move the emitted light on the recording medium 21 so that the emitted light is condensed on a desired recording layer with a desired spot size by the displacement in the force direction F by the actuator 32. Change the irradiation range.
- the main beam 30 and the first and second sub-beams 31a and 31b guided to the recording medium 21 are reflected by the recording medium 21.
- the main beam 30 reflected by the recording medium 21 is the first and second sub-beams 31a, 31
- the light reflected by the recording medium 21 is guided to a hologram pattern 25 via an objective lens 27.
- the reflected light from the recording medium 21 is guided to the hologram pattern 25 via the objective lens 27 and the collimator lens 26.
- hologram pattern 25 is interposed between light source 23 and objective lens 27.
- the hologram pattern 25 is composed of the first TES splitting section 35 and the second T It has an ES division section 36 and an FES division section 37.
- the first TES division section 35 as the first division section and the second TES division section 36 as the second division section reflect the hologram pattern 25 when the objective lens 27 is at the neutral position. It is arranged in the remaining area excluding the near-axis portion 38 near the division axis L25 coincident with the optical axis of light.
- the portion 38 near the axis is formed in a circular shape (see FIG. 7) centered on the division axis L25.
- the first TES division 35 and the second TES division 36 are each formed substantially in a fan shape.
- the first block 3 divided portion 35 is a portion near the axis from the circular region portion 39.
- the circular region portion 39 is a region portion having a larger dimension in the radial direction than the shaft vicinity portion 38 and centering on the division axis L25.
- the first virtual plane 40 is a virtual plane that includes the division axis L25 and is parallel to the division direction X corresponding to the radial direction R.
- the second virtual plane 41 is another virtual plane that includes the division axis L25 and is orthogonal to the first virtual plane 40.
- the second TES splitting unit 36 forms one area when the remaining area other than the axis area 38 from the circular area 39 is divided into two by the first virtual plane 40. This is the other area portion when further divided into two by the two virtual planes 41.
- the second TES division unit 36 is formed symmetrically with the first TES division unit 35 with respect to the second virtual plane 41.
- the FES divided portion 37 is formed in a substantially semicircular shape.
- the FES division part 37 is a first virtual plane which is a remaining area part excluding the part 38 near the axis from the circular area part 39.
- the FES division unit 37 is arranged on the opposite side of the first virtual plane 40 from the first and second TES division units 35 and 36.
- the £ 3 divided portion 37 is a region portion excluding the first and second TES divided portions 35 and 36 from the circular region 39 and includes a portion near the axis 38. Therefore, the hologram pattern 25 has three divided portions.
- the first and second TES divisions 35 and 36 and the FES division 37 have a plurality of grooves immersed in a direction parallel to the division axis L25.
- First and The grooves formed in the second TES divisions 35 and 36 and the FES division 37 have depths and intervals based on the diffraction efficiency of the gram pattern 25 and the arrangement position of the light receiving means 28. And the extension direction are set.
- various configurations such as the depth and interval of the grooves may be freely changed according to the configuration of the apparatus.
- a plurality of grooves are formed at intervals with respect to the first virtual plane 40 and the second virtual plane 41 so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle.
- a plurality of grooves are formed in the second TES division part 36 so as to be symmetrical with respect to the second virtual plane 41 with respect to the first TES division part 35.
- a plurality of grooves are formed in the £ 3 divided portion 37 so as to extend substantially perpendicularly to the first virtual plane 40, for example.
- the substantially vertical includes vertical.
- hologram pattern 25 is also a divided body.
- the reflected light guided from the recording medium 21 and incident on the hologram pattern 25 is split by being diffracted by the first and second TES splitting sections 35 and 36 and the FES splitting section 37. Then, it is guided to the light receiving means 28.
- the light receiving means 28 receives the reflected light from the recording medium 21.
- the light receiving means 28 has a first TES light receiving section 45, a second TES light receiving section 46, and a FES light receiving section 47.
- the first TES light receiving section 45 is a first light receiving section for acquiring track position information and offset information.
- the second TES light receiving unit 46 is a second light receiving unit for acquiring track position information and deviation information.
- the £ 3 light receiving section 47 is a third light receiving section for acquiring focus position information.
- the track position information is information on the condensing position of the emitted light in the radial direction R parallel to the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b, and is information on the position of the emitted light relative to the track pit. is there.
- the shift information is information on the shift of the objective lens 27 from the neutral position.
- the focus position information is information on the condensing position of the emitted light in the focus direction F perpendicular to the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b.
- the reflected light incident on the hologram pattern 25 is split into each of the split sections 35 to 37, and the first TES split section 35 leads to the first TES light receiving section 45, and the second TES
- the dividing unit 36 leads to the second TES light receiving unit 46, and the FES dividing unit 37 leads to the FES light receiving unit 47.
- the first TES light receiving unit 45 receives the reflected light guided by the first TES splitting unit 35 out of the reflected light from the recording medium 21.
- the second TES light receiving unit 46 receives the reflected light guided by the second TES division unit 36 from the reflected light from the recording medium 21.
- the FES light receiving section 47 receives the reflected light guided by the FES splitting section 37 out of the reflected light from the recording medium 21.
- Each of the first and second TES light receiving sections 45 and 46 and the FES light receiving section 47 has one or a plurality of light receiving elements.
- the light receiving element is realized by, for example, a photodiode.
- the first light receiving section 45 has a main light receiving element 45a, which is a light receiving element, and first and second sub light receiving elements 45b, 45c.
- the main light receiving element 45a of the first TES light receiving section 45 receives the main beam 30 of the reflected light from the first TES splitting section 35.
- the first sub-light receiving element 45b of the first TES light receiving section 45 receives the first sub-beam 31a of the reflected light from the first TES splitting section 35.
- the second sub-light receiving element 45c of the first TES light receiving section 45 receives the second sub-beam 31b of the reflected light from the first three-divided section 35.
- the second TES light receiving section 46 has a main light receiving element 46a as a light receiving element and first and second sub light receiving elements 46b and 46c.
- the main light receiving element 46 a of the second TES light receiving section 46 receives the main beam 30 of the reflected light from the second TES splitting section 36.
- the first sub light receiving element 46b of the second TES light receiving unit 46 receives the first sub beam 31a of the reflected light from the second TES splitting unit 36.
- the second sub light receiving element 46c of the second TES light receiving unit 46 receives the second sub beam 31b of the reflected light from the second TES splitting unit 36. .
- the £ 3 light receiving section 47 includes a plurality of, in this embodiment, two FES light receiving elements 47a and 47b.
- the FES light receiving section 47 receives the reflected light from the FES splitting section 37 by at least one of the two FES light receiving elements 47a and 47b.
- the light receiving means 28 outputs the output value corresponding to the light intensity of the reflected light, which is the result of each light reception by the £ 3 light receiving section 47, in the case of the first and second TES light receiving sections 45 and 46, as an electric signal And give it to the control means 29.
- the control means 29 acquires track position information and deviation information based on each light reception result by the light receiving means 28. Specifically, the control means 29 acquires track position information and deviation information based on the respective light reception results of the first and second TES light receiving units 45 and 46.
- the control means 29 controls the position of the objective lens 27 in the radial direction R based on the acquired track information and deviation information. Further, the control means 29 acquires focus position information based on each light reception result by the light receiving means 28.
- the control unit 29 acquires the focus position information based on the result of the light reception by the FES light receiving unit 47.
- the control means 29 controls the position of the objective lens 27 in the focus direction F based on the acquired focus position information. In this way, the control means 29 controls the position of the objective lens 27, thereby controlling the light-converging position of the emitted light on the recording medium 21.
- the control means 29 is realized by, for example, a central processing unit (CPU).
- FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b when the objective lens 27 is at the neutral position.
- FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b when the objective lens 27 is at the neutral position.
- FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with light reflected from the first recording layer 21a when the objective lens 27 is at the neutral position.
- FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with light reflected from the second recording layer 21b when the objective lens 27 is at the neutral position.
- one of the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b of the recording medium 21 is irradiated with the light emitted from the light source 23 in a condensed state. Is done.
- the main information includes a light receiving result by the main light receiving element 45 a of the ITES light receiving section 45, a light receiving result by the main light receiving element 46 a of the second TES light receiving section 46, and one of the FES light receiving sections 47. It is obtained based on the light receiving result by the light receiving element 47a.
- the displacement of the objective lens 27 in the radial direction R with respect to the recording medium 27 is controlled by the track servo based on the track position information, and the recording medium 27 is controlled by the focus servo based on the focus position information. Focus direction for The displacement to F is controlled.
- the track position information is obtained by the control means 29 based on the respective light reception results of the first and second TES light receiving sections 45 and 46, for example, in accordance with a phase difference (Differential Phase Detection; abbreviated as DPD) method.
- DPD Different Phase Detection
- a radial error signal representing track position information is detected based on the results of light reception by the first and second TES light receiving units 45 and 46.
- the radial error signal includes the light intensity of the main beam 30 by the main light receiving element 45 a of the first TES light receiving section 45 and the light of the main beam 30 by the main light receiving element 46 a of the second TES light receiving section 46. It is detected by the phase difference with the intensity.
- Detection means (not shown) for detecting the radial error signal is provided in, for example, the control means 29. As a result, the track position information is obtained by the control means 29.
- the focus position information is obtained by the control means 29 based on the light receiving result by the FES light receiving section 47 and according to the niff edge method.
- a focus error signal indicating focus position information is detected based on a result of light reception by the FES light receiving unit 47.
- the focus error signal is detected by a difference between output values output by the respective light receiving elements 47a and 47b of the FES light receiving section 47 based on the light intensity of the light received.
- the detecting means for detecting the focus error signal is provided in, for example, the control means 29. As a result, the focus position information is obtained by the control means 29.
- the optical pickup device 20 is provided with a feeding unit so that the objective lens 27 is displaced and driven within a movable range by, for example, disposing the objective lens 27 at a neutral position.
- the control means 29 controls the objective lens 27 so as to be displaced beyond the movable range, thereby causing a malfunction. Wake up. As a result, an excessive current is supplied to the actuator 32, and the actuator 32 breaks down, so that the reliability of the device is reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to reliably detect an accurate lens position signal.
- the lens' position signal is detected using the main beam 30 and the sub-beam 31 obtained by the grating lens 24.
- the signals based on the main beam 30 include two main signals S l and S 2.
- One main signal S 1 is a signal representing an output value to be output corresponding to the light intensity of the main beam 30 received by the main light receiving element 45 a of the first TES light receiving section 45.
- the other main signal S 2 is a signal representing an output value output by the main light receiving element 46 a of the second TES light receiving section 46 in accordance with the light intensity of the main beam 31 received.
- the signals based on the first sub-beam 31a of the sub-beam 31 include two first sub-signals S3 and S4.
- the first sub-signal S 4 is a signal representing an output value output by the first sub-light receiving element 45 b of the first TES light receiving section 45 in accordance with the light intensity of the received first sub-beam 31 a. is there.
- the other first sub-signal S 4 is a signal representing an output value output by the first sub-light receiving element 46 of the second TES light receiving section 46 in accordance with the light intensity of the received first sub-beam 31 a. .
- the signals based on the second sub-beam 31b of the sub-beam 31 include two second sub-signals S5 and S6.
- the second sub-signal S5 is a signal representing an output value output by the second sub-light receiving element 45c of the first TES light receiving section 45 in accordance with the light intensity of the received second sub-beam 31b.
- the other second sub-signal S 6 is a signal representing an output value output by the second sub-light receiving element 46 c of the second TES light receiving section 46 in accordance with the light intensity of the received second sub-beam 31 b. is there.
- the amount of displacement of the objective lens 27 in the radial direction R from the neutral position is determined by the output value corresponding to the light intensity of the reflected light from the first TES splitting unit 35 and the output value from the second TES splitting unit 36. It can be obtained based on the difference from the output value corresponding to the light intensity of the reflected light.
- the reference signs given to the detected signals S1 to S6 correspond to the output values represented by the signals S1 to S2. In this case, it is represented by the following equation (1).
- SLP (S 1-S 2) + ⁇ (S 3 + S 5)-(S 4 + S 6) ⁇
- the output value represented by the lens position signal SLP on the left side is the value represented by the main push-pull signal of the first term and the value represented by the sub-push-pull signal of the second term on the right side. It is determined by the sum of The main push-pull signal is divided into an output value represented by a main signal S1 from the main light receiving element 45a of the first TES light receiving section 45 and a main signal S2 from the main light receiving element 46b of the second TES light receiving section 46. Is a signal representing the difference from the output value represented by.
- the sub push-pull signal is calculated from the sum of the output values represented by the first and second sub-signals S 3 and S 5 in the first TES light receiving section 45, respectively, from the first and second sub-signals in the second TES light receiving section 46.
- This signal represents a value obtained by dividing the sum of the output values represented by S 4 and S 6.
- the signals (S1 to S6) output by the first and second TES light receiving sections 45 and 46 and the FES light receiving section 47 include an alternating current (AC) component generated when the objective lens 27 crosses the track. And a direct current (DC) component caused by the light intensity of the reflected light.
- the main push-pull signal and the sub-push-pull signal need to be removed because the AC components remain in the values they represent, but the phases are 180 degrees out of phase with each other. Unnecessary AC components are removed by summing as described above.
- the control means 29 obtains an output value corresponding to the light intensity represented only by the DC component by calculation based on the equation (1). Obtain the displacement from the neutral position of the objective lens 27 as the lens position signal SLP.
- a radial error signal representing track position information is obtained based on the results of light reception by the first and second light receiving units 45 and 46, for example, a differential push pull (abbreviated as “Differential Push Pull”). It may be detected according to the DP P) method.
- a radial error signal is detected based on the results of each light reception by the first and second TES light receiving units 45 and 46.
- the output value Stes represented by one radial error signal is, for example, c expressed by the following equation (2).
- S tes (SI— S 2) — k ⁇ (S 3-S 4) + (S 5-S 6) ⁇
- the coefficient k is used to correct the light intensity of the main beam 30 and the sub beam 31.
- the intensity ratio is, for example, main beam: first sub beam: second sub beam-k 1: k 2: k 2
- the coefficient k is obtained by k 1 / (2Xk 2).
- the light emitted from the light source 23, specifically, the main beam 30 and the sub beam 31 are formed by the first recording layer 2 which is one recording layer. Irradiated in a focused state on 1a. A part of the main beam 30 and the sub beam 31 irradiating the first recording layer 21 a is reflected by the first recording layer 21 a, and a part of the rest is reflected by the first recording layer 21. The light passes through a and is guided to the other recording layer, the second recording layer, 2 lb. The light reflected by the first recording layer 21a is guided to the hologram pattern 25 via the objective lens 27 and the collimating lens 26.
- the hologram pattern 25 is irradiated in an irradiation range smaller than the reflected light reflected by a.
- the main beam 30 and the sub-beam 31 guided to the second recording layer 21b are positioned such that the second recording layer 21b is farther from the objective lens 27 than the first recording layer 9a. Therefore, the light is reflected at a position larger than the focal length of the objective lens 21.
- the main beam 30 and the sub beam 31 from the second recording layer 21 b are, for example, as shown by the imaginary lines in FIG. 1, by the objective lens 27 and the collimating lens 26, The light is guided to the hologram pattern 25 in a state where it is narrower than the one recording layer 21a.
- the reflected light from the first recording layer 21a is applied to the hologram pattern 2 so that the optical axis of the main beam 30 coincides with the division axis L25. It is incident on 5.
- the reflected light from the first recording layer 21a is incident on the first and second splitters 35, 36 and the FES splitter 37.
- the first and second sub-beams 31 from the one recording layer 21a have their optical axes
- the hologram pattern 25 is incident on the hologram pattern 25 so as to be perpendicular to the first virtual plane and perpendicular to a virtual straight line perpendicular to the division axis L25.
- the reflected light incident on the hologram pattern 25 from the first recording layer 21a is split into the first and second TES splitting sections 35, 36 and the FES splitting section 37, and the light receiving means 28 It is led to.
- the objective lens 27 When the objective lens 27 is in the neutral position, the main beam 30 from the second recording layer 21b is incident such that its optical axis coincides with the division axis L25.
- the main beam 30 and the sub beam 31 from the second recording layer 21b are not incident on the first and second splitters 35, 36, but are incident only on the portion 38 near the axis. You. Since the near-axis portion 38 is included in the FES splitting portion 37, the reflected light from the second recording layer 2 lb is guided to the FES light receiving portion 37 by the near-axis portion 38.
- FIG. 10 shows that the reflected light from the first and second recording layers 21 a and 21 b is irradiated when the objective lens 27 is at a position shifted in the radial direction A from the neutral position.
- FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25.
- FIG. 11 shows a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with the reflected light from the first recording layer 21 a when the objective lens 27 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A—direction. It is a top view.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the second recording layer 21 b when the objective lens 27 is shifted from the neutral position in the radial direction A—direction.
- FIG. 13 shows that when the objective lens 27 is shifted from the neutral position to the other side in the radial direction A, the reflected light from the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b is irradiated.
- 6 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25.
- FIG. FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the first recording layer 21 a when the objective lens 27 is at a position shifted from the neutral position to the other side in the radial direction A. It is.
- 15 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 irradiated with reflected light from the second recording layer 21 b when the objective lens 27 is located at a position shifted from the neutral position to the other side in the radial direction A. It is. In order to follow the eccentricity of the recording medium 21, the objective lens 27 is displaced and driven from the neutral position in the radial direction A—the other side.
- the reflected light from the first recording layer 21a is positioned at the position irradiated on the hologram pattern 25 in FIGS. 10 and 11 and FIG.
- the radial direction R changes toward one side or the other side.
- the irradiation position of the reflected light guided to the hologram pattern 25 is set so that its optical axis is included in the first virtual plane 40.
- the hologram pattern 25 changes in the division direction X.
- the area near the axis 38 where the reflected light from the second recording layer 2lb is irradiated is smaller than the range where the reflected light from the first recording layer 21a is irradiated.
- the irradiation range of the reflected light from the second recording layer 21 b is formed in an area including the moving area when the objective lens 27 is displaced with the displacement of the objective lens 27.
- the reflected light from the second recording layer 21 b enters the first and second TES splitting sections 35 and 36.
- the dimensions in the radial direction are set to the extent that there is no danger.
- the near-axis portion 38 is configured in this manner, even if the objective lens 27 is displaced and driven in the radial direction R within the movable range, the reflected light from the second recording layer 21 b is irradiated in the irradiation range. Is displaced in the dividing direction X in the region where the near-axis portion 38 is formed. As a result, the reflected light from the second recording layer 21b is reliably incident on the vicinity of the axis 38, and is incident on only one of the first and second TES divisions 35, 36. Is prevented. As a result, it is possible to eliminate an offset caused by the lens position signal SLP being incident on only one of the first and second TES division sections 35 and 36.
- the relationship between the output value represented by the lens position signal S LP and the position of the objective lens 27 in the radial direction R can be represented by a linear graph. Therefore, the deviation from the neutral position of the objective lens 27 in the radial direction R can be accurately obtained.
- the first and second TES division sections 35 and 36 are prevented from being incident on the second recording layer 21b, an offset is prevented from being generated in the sub push-pull signal, and accurate.
- a radial error signal can be detected. Since accurate lens position signal SLP and radial error signal are detected as described above, accurate deviation information and tracking position information can be obtained reliably. As a result, the objective lens 27 is accurately controlled based on the displacement information and the tracking position information. Thus, the position of the emitted light on the recording medium 21 can be controlled with high accuracy. Therefore, a stable track servo can be realized.
- FIG. 16 shows a hologram pattern 25 on which the reflected light from the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b is irradiated when the emitted light is focused on the second recording layer 21b. It is a top view. In reproducing the main information recorded on the second recording layer 21b, the light emitted from the light source 23 is irradiated on the second recording layer 21b while being condensed by the objective lens 27. .
- the hologram pattern 25 receives the reflected light reflected by the first recording layer 21a in addition to the reflected light reflected by the second recording layer 21b.
- the reflected light from the first recording layer 21a is irradiated in an irradiation range larger than that of the second recording layer 21b.
- the reflected light from the first recording layer 21a is always transmitted to both the first and second TES splitting sections 35, 36 even if the objective lens 27 is driven to be displaced in the radial direction R. Incident. As a result, it is possible to remove the offset caused by being incident on only one of the first and second divisions 35, 36.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the lens magnification.
- the lens magnification is the lens magnification of the optical system including the collimator lens 26 and the objective lens 27.
- collimating lens 2 In the optical system composed of 6 and the objective lens 27, the lens magnification is represented by the following equation (3).
- the lens magnification is a value obtained by dividing the focal length of the collimating lens 26 by the focal length of the objective lens 27.
- the focal length D 1 of the collimating lens 26 is determined in the far field pattern (FFP), in relation to the horizontal direction M in which the emission angle of the light emitted from the light source 23 becomes small.
- the horizontal direction M is a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction N in which the active layers are stacked.
- the focal length of the collimating lens 27 is set to be larger than the focal length at the set value, in other words, the numerical aperture NA is set to the set value. Is set to be larger than the numerical aperture at.
- the focal length of the collimating lens 27 is smaller than the focal length at the set value, in other words, the numerical aperture NA is the numerical aperture at the set value.
- the focal length D 1 of the objective lens 27 is constant, if the emission angle of the emitted light in the horizontal direction ⁇ of the light source 23 is set to be large, the focal point of the collimating lens 26
- the focal length D3 is larger than the distance D2. This makes it possible to increase the lens magnification, but changes in the FFP, etc., have various effects on the characteristics of the light source 23, specifically, the characteristics of the laser diode (LD) chip. Cannot be changed. Therefore, the lens magnification is one of the parameters that cannot be easily changed.
- the light source 23 is, for example, within the radiation angle range of 12 to 14 degrees in the horizontal direction M and 15 to 20 degrees in the vertical direction N of the FFP. Is set to emit light at
- the hologram pattern 25 may be formed integrally with a glass substrate, for example.
- the optical pickup device 20 is provided with a hologram pattern 25 and a collimator. It may be configured to include a ⁇ wavelength plate interposed between the lens 26.
- the optical pickup device 20 may have a configuration in which the hologram pattern 25 is provided on a glass substrate and a hologram element is provided integrally with another optical component.
- the reflected light from the first recording layer 21a can be irradiated in a state where it is focused on the hologram pattern 25 There is. Even in such a case, similarly to the above, it is assumed that the reflected light from the first recording layer 21a is applied to the first and second TES splitting sections 35, 36. Can be prevented. As a result, a stable track servo can be realized.
- reflected light from other recording layers than the one recording layer is focused on the hologram pattern 25. Irradiated in the state. This prevents the reflected light from the other recording layer from being guided to the vicinity of the axis 38 and entering the first and second TES splitting sections 35 and 36. It is possible to prevent the light from being received by the second TES light receiving sections 45 and 46, and to accurately acquire accurate track position information and deviation information.
- the objective lens 27 is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the emitted light guided to the objective lens 27 to change the condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium 21.
- the reflected light reflected by other recording layers is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the emitted light guided to the objective lens 27 to change the condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium 21.
- the condensing position of the outgoing light is in the first recording layer 21b
- the light reflected by the second recording layer 21b is reflected by the first recording layer 21a.
- the hologram pattern 25 is irradiated in an irradiation range smaller than the reflected light reflected.
- the area where the near-axis portion 38 is formed can be made as small as possible, and the light intensity of the reflected light guided to the first and second TES splitting portions 35 and 36 can be reduced as much as possible. Can be higher.
- the light source 23 is configured to emit light having a center wavelength within a wavelength range of not less than 65 nm and not more than 600 nm, for example, a digital versatile disk (Digital Versatile Disk; abbreviation DVD) and the like can improve the convenience of the recording medium 21.
- a digital versatile disk Digital Versatile Disk; abbreviation DVD
- main beam 30 and sub-beam 31 reflected by other recording layers are separated by first and second TES splitting units. It can be guided only to the vicinity 38 of the shaft after preventing it from being guided to 35, 36. Thus, accurate tracking position information and deviation information can be reliably obtained.
- control means 29 obtains accurate focus position information when focus position information is obtained according to the knife edge method based on the light reception result by FES light receiving section 47. For example, convenience can be improved.
- control means 29 when the control means 29 obtains track position information according to the phase difference method based on the respective light reception results of the first and second TES light receiving sections 35 and 36, accurate control is possible. Convenience can be improved by acquiring accurate track position information.
- control means 29 acquires track position information according to the differential push-pull method based on each light reception result by the first and second TES light receiving units 35 and 36. In such a case, the convenience can be improved by acquiring accurate track position information.
- the portion 38 near the axis is a circle centered on the division axis L 25. Since it is a shape portion, the reflected light irradiated on the hologram pattern 25 in a state where it is narrowed down from the other recording layer can be surely made incident on the vicinity 38 of the axis. In addition, since the reflected light from the other recording layer has a circular shape in the hologram pattern 25, it can be surely applied to the region where the circular portion 38 near the axis is formed. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent reflected light from other recording layers from being incident on the first and second TES splitting sections 35 and 36.
- hologram pattern 25 which is also a divided body, in optical pickup device 20
- reflected light from another recording layer other than one recording layer can be reflected in hologram pattern 25. Even if the light is irradiated in a narrowed state, the reflected light from other recording layers is guided to the vicinity 38 of the axis. This prevents reflected light from other recording layers from being incident on the first and second TES splitting sections 35 and 36, and the first and second TES receiving sections 45 and 4 6 As a result, it is possible to prevent the light from being received, and to reliably acquire accurate track position information and deviation information.
- the objective lens 27 By acquiring accurate deviation information, it is possible to eliminate problems such as the objective lens 27 being driven beyond the movable range. By obtaining more accurate track position information and deviation information, the objective lens 27 can be accurately controlled, and the condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium 21 can be accurately controlled. Therefore, a stable track servo can be realized.
- the hologram pattern 25, which is a split body is stable irrespective of the configuration of the hologram element including the hologram pattern 25, the presence or absence of a microprism having a polarization plane, and the presence or absence of polarization characteristics. Track service can be realized.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a part of an optical pickup device 2 OA according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a view for explaining an example of light emitted from the light source 23 guided to the hologram pattern 25.
- FIG. 20 illustrates another example of the light emitted from the light source 23 guided to the hologram pattern 25.
- a part of the optical pickup device 2 OA is cut away, and the collimating lens 26 and the objective lens 27 are omitted.
- the optical pickup device 2OA according to the present embodiment the optical pickup device according to the first embodiment described above is used.
- the same components as those in FIG. 20 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description of the same components and effects will be omitted.
- the light source 23, the hologram pattern 25, and the light receiving means 28 are united as a hologram laser 60 as a light emitting body, and are integrally configured.
- the hologram laser 60 has a hologram element 61.
- the hologram element 61 is interposed between the light source 23 and the objective lens 27, and is formed in a plate shape.
- a diffraction grating 62 is formed on one surface 61a facing the light source 23, and a hologram pattern 25 is formed on the other surface 61b opposite to the light source 23. Is done.
- the diffraction grating 62 is a diffraction means for forming the main beam 30 and the sub beam 31 similarly to the grating lens 2.4.
- the hologram element 61 has a polarization characteristic in which the refractive index differs in the polarization direction of light.
- the hologram element 61 has a birefringent part 63. Birefringent portion 6 3, provided on the one surface portion opposite the light source 2 3 for Horodara arm pattern 2 5.
- the birefringent part 63 is made of a birefringent material, and has a characteristic that the refractive index varies depending on the polarization direction of light.
- the light source 23 and the light receiving means 28 are provided on the stem 64 of the hologram laser 60, and are housed in an inner space formed by the stem 64 and the cap 65.
- the hologram element 61 is provided on the outer surface of the cap 65, and receives light emitted from the light source 23 through a through hole formed in the cap 65, for example.
- the optical pickup device 2 OA further includes a ⁇ wavelength plate 66.
- the quarter-wave plate 66 serving as a polarization direction changing means changes the polarization direction of the reflected light from the recording medium 21 to a direction different from the polarization direction of the light emitted from the light source 23.
- the ⁇ wavelength plate 66 is provided separately from the hologram element 61.
- the quarter-wave plate 66 converts light that is linearly polarized in a predetermined polarization direction into light that is circularly polarized by being angularly displaced around the optical axis, and emits the light that is circularly polarized. The light is displaced angularly around the axis to change to linearly polarized light and emitted.
- the 14-wave plate 66 is interposed between the hologram laser 60 and the objective lens 27, specifically, between the hologram pattern 25 and the collimator lens 26.
- the light emitted from the light source 23 is divided into the first and second TES split sections 35 and 36 and the FES split section. It is diffracted and divided every 37.
- the diffraction efficiency of light in the hologram pattern 25 depends on the depth of the groove, and the light intensity of the plus and minus first-order folded light has a maximum value of about 40% of the light emitted from the light source 23.
- the depth of the groove is set to reduce the diffraction efficiency on the outward path.
- the hologram pattern 25 is provided with the above-described birefringent portion 63 in order to increase the diffraction efficiency on the return path.
- the light emitted from the light source 23 is light that is linearly polarized in a predetermined polarization direction so as not to be split by the hologram pattern 25.
- the light emitted from the light source 23 is diffracted by the diffraction grating 62 to be split into a main beam 30 and first and second sub-beams 31a and 31b, and a hologram is formed. Guided to pattern 25.
- the outgoing light guided to the hologram pattern 25 passes through the hologram pattern 25 as shown in FIG. 20 without being divided by the hologram pattern 21.
- the outgoing light that has passed through the hologram pattern 25 has a polarization direction that is not refracted by the birefringent portion 63, and thus passes through the birefringent portion 63 as it is and is then guided to the ⁇ wavelength plate 66.
- the 14-wavelength plate 66 angularly displaces the guided outgoing light around the optical axis by 45 degrees, and converts the outgoing light into circularly polarized light, and emits the light.
- the light emitted from the 1Z 4 wavelength plate 66 is irradiated on the recording medium 21 in a condensed state via the collimator lens 26 and the objective lens 27.
- the reflected light from recording medium 21 passes through collimating lens 26 and objective lens 27. Through the quarter-wave plate 66.
- the reflected light guided from the recording medium 21 and transmitted through the ⁇ wavelength plate 66 is changed into a polarization direction that is angularly displaced by 90 degrees from the polarization direction when emitted from the light source 23, It is guided to the birefringent part 63.
- the birefringent part 63 the reflected light from the recording medium 21 guided from the quarter-wave plate 66 is changed to the polarization direction that maximizes the diffraction efficiency.
- the birefringent section 63 divides the reflected light into the first and second TES split sections 35, 36 and the FES split section 37 in cooperation with the hologram pattern 25.
- the light is guided to the light receiving means 28.
- the irradiation range which is the spot size of the reflected light from the recording medium 21, does not depend on the polarization state. The effect can be obtained. '.
- hologram pattern 25 is interposed between light source 23 and objective lens 27.
- the hologram laser has a polarization characteristic of transmitting the light emitted from the light source 25 without being divided by the holo-ramum pattern 25. As a result, the loss of light intensity when irradiating the recording medium 21 with the light emitted from the light source 23 can be eliminated, and the light use efficiency can be improved.
- a quarter-wave plate 66 force is interposed between hologram pattern 25 and objective lens 27.
- the ⁇ wavelength plate 66 changes the polarization direction of the reflected light from the recording medium 21 to a direction different from the polarization direction of the light emitted from the light source 23 before and after the light is incident.
- the light emitted from the light source 23 can be transmitted through optical components such as the hologram pattern 25 interposed between the light source 23 and the recording medium 21 without being diffracted, and can be recorded.
- Light reflected from the medium 21 can be diffracted and reflected by the optical component. As a result, the light use efficiency can be improved.
- FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing an optical pickup device 20B according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- a part of the optical pickup device 20B is cut away, and the collimator lens 26, the objective lens 27, and the quarter-wave plate 66 are omitted.
- the same components as those of the optical pickup devices 20 and 2OA of the first and second embodiments described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the same reference numerals are used. Description is omitted.
- the hologram pattern 25 is disposed at a position where light is irradiated on the return path in order to avoid division of the emitted light due to diffraction of the holo-ram pattern 25 on the outward path.
- the hologram laser 60 B further includes a polarizing prism 70 in addition to the configuration of the hologram laser 60 of the second embodiment.
- the polarizing prism 70 which is a light guiding means, is interposed between the light source 23 and the objective lens 27, and the light emitted from the light source 23 is not divided by the hologram pattern 25 into the objective lens 27. At the same time, the reflected light reflected by the recording medium 21 is guided to the horodharam pattern 25.
- the polarizing prism 70 converts the light reflected by the first polarizing surface 70a and the first polarizing surface 70a interposed between the diffraction grating 62 and the collimator lens 26 into a hologram pattern 25. And a guiding second polarization plane 70b.
- the light emitted from the light source 23 is guided to the first polarization plane 70a via the diffraction grating 62.
- the light emitted from the light source 23 is incident in a state of being linearly polarized so as not to be reflected by the first polarization plane 70a.
- the emitted light passes through the first polarization plane 70a as it is without being reflected, and passes through the ⁇ wavelength plate 66, the collimator lens 26 and the objective lens 27,
- the recording medium 21 is irradiated.
- the reflected light from the recording medium 21 is guided to the first polarization plane 70a via the objective lens 27, the collimator lens 26, and the quarter-wave plate 66.
- the reflected light from the recording medium 21 passes through the quarter-wave plate '66 on the forward path and the return path, its polarization direction is around the optical axis with respect to the polarization direction when emitted from the light source 23.
- the first polarization plane 70a reflects the reflected light from the recording medium 21 to form the second polarization plane 7a. Lead to Ob.
- the reflected light from the recording medium 21 guided to the second polarization plane 70 b is reflected by the second polarization plane 70 b and guided to the hologram pattern 25.
- polarizing prism 70 is interposed between light source 23 and objective lens 27.
- the polarizing prism 70 does not split the light emitted from the light source 23 by the hologram pattern 25. It guides the light to the objective lens 27 and also reflects the light reflected by the recording medium 21 to the hologram pattern 25. Lead to. Since the light emitted from the light source 2 3 is guided to the recording medium 2 1 without passing through the hologram pattern 2 5, it is possible to improve the light use efficiency. Furthermore, since the hologram pattern 25 can be arranged only on the return path, it is possible to form the hologram pattern so as to increase the diffraction efficiency without reducing the light use efficiency.
- FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing an optical pickup device 20C according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- a part of the optical pickup device 20C is cut away.
- the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the optical pickup devices 20, 20A, 20B of the above-described first to third embodiments. The description of the same configuration and effect is omitted.
- the hologram element 61 and the ⁇ wavelength plate 66 are configured separately, whereas the optical pickup device of the present embodiment is different from the optical pickup device 2 OA of the second embodiment.
- 20 C has a hologram laser 60 C in which a hologram element 61 and a ⁇ wavelength plate 66 are formed in a body.
- the 14-wave plate 66 is interposed between the hologram element 61 and the objective lens 27, specifically, between the hologram element 61 and the collimated lens 26.
- the 1Z4 wavelength plate 66 is provided in contact with one surface of the hologram pattern 25 opposite to the light source 23.
- the 1/4 wavelength plate 66 is formed in a film shape, and one surface opposite to the hologram pattern 25 is protected by a protective glass 71 in order to ensure reliability.
- FIG. 23 shows an optical pickup device 20D according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view. In FIG. 23, a part of the optical pickup device 20D is cut away. In the optical pickup device 20D of the present embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for the same configurations as those of the optical pickup devices 20 and 20A to 20C of the above-described first to fourth embodiments. And the same description is omitted.
- the hologram element 61 and the 1Z4 wavelength plate 66 are formed separately, whereas the optical pickup device according to the present embodiment is different from the optical pickup device 20 B according to the third embodiment.
- the apparatus 20D has a hologram laser 60D in which a hologram element 61 and a quarter-wave plate 66 are formed in a body.
- the 1/4 wavelength plate 66 is interposed between the polarizing prism 70 and the objective lens 27, specifically, between the polarizing prism 70 and the collimating lens 26.
- FIG. 24 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25A according to the second embodiment.
- grooves are formed in the hologram pattern, but they are simplified for ease of illustration.
- grooves are formed in the vicinity 38 of the axis of the hologram pattern 25 in the same manner as the FES division portion 37.
- a hologram pattern 25A having an axial vicinity 38A shown in FIG. 24 may be used.
- the near-axis portion 38 A of the second embodiment is, when divided into two parts with respect to the first virtual plane 40, one semicircle arranged on the opposite side of the FES division part 37 with respect to the first virtual plane 40.
- the first region portion 73 formed into a shape is made of a material that does not transmit light.
- the second semi-circular second region portion 74 a groove similar to the FES divided portion 37 is formed.
- the reflected light from the second recording layer 21 b incident on the second area portion 74 is reflected by the FES light receiving section 3 together with the reflected light from the first recording layer 21 a incident on the FES splitting section 37.
- FIG. 25 is a plan view showing a hologram pattern 25 B according to a third embodiment.
- the first region portion 73 is formed so as not to transmit light, but as a third embodiment, the first region portion 73 is formed. It may be configured to transmit light without diffraction at 75. Further, in the vicinity of the shaft 38B of the third embodiment, since no groove is formed in the first area portion 75, the first and second recording layers 21a and 21b The reflected light is transmitted without being diffracted.
- the reflected light from the first recording layer 21a is formed in the second area portion 74 in the vicinity of the axis 38B in the same manner as the FES light receiving section 37, so that the FES light receiving section 47 There is no change in the light intensity of the reflected light received. As a result, focus position information can be reliably obtained.
- a hologram pattern is further arranged on the outward path,
- the loss of light intensity can be minimized.
- the hologram pattern 2 5 A of the second embodiment of c above a plan view showing a hologram pattern 2 5 C is a fourth embodiment, only the first regional portion 7 3, light Although it is formed so as not to transmit light, as a fourth embodiment, the portion 38C near the shaft may be formed of a material that does not transmit light. As a result, when the emitted light is converged on the first recording layer 21a, the reflected light from the second recording layer 21b enters the first and second TES splitting sections 35, 36. Around the shaft, and is completely removed by 38 C near the shaft. Therefore, accurate tracking position information and deviation information can be obtained, and a stable tracking servo can be realized.
- the hologram pattern 2 5 B, only the first regional portion 7 5 is a third embodiment of c above a plan view showing a hologram pattern 2 5 D is a fifth embodiment, Although it was formed to transmit light without diffracting it, As an example, the entire portion 38 C near the axis may be formed so as to transmit light without diffracting it. As a result, when the emitted light is focused on the first recording layer 21a, the reflected light from the second recording layer 21b enters the first and second TES splitting sections 35, 36. Thus, all the reflected light from the recording medium 21 entering the vicinity of the shaft 38 C is transmitted without being diffracted. Therefore, it is possible to obtain accurate track position information and deviation information, and realize a stable tracking servo.
- the grooves formed in the vicinity of the axis extend in a different direction from the directions in which the grooves formed in the first and second TES light receiving sections 35 and 36 and the FES light receiving section 37 extend. , May be formed.
- the reflected light from the second recording layer 21b is transmitted to the first and second TES light receiving sections 35, 36 and the FES light receiving section.
- the first region may have a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, a trapezoidal shape, or the like as long as the shape is symmetric with respect to the second virtual plane 41.
- the configuration is such that the main beam 30 and the sub beam 31 are used, but the same effect can be obtained with only one beam.
- the reflected light from the other recording layers other than the one recording layer is illuminated in a state where the splitting means is focused. Even if the light is emitted, the reflected light from the other recording layer is prevented from being guided to the vicinity of the axis and incident on the first and second divided portions. As a result, it is possible to prevent light from being received by the first light receiving unit and the second light receiving unit, and to reliably acquire accurate track position information and deviation information. By obtaining accurate displacement information, it is possible to eliminate problems such as the light collecting means being driven beyond the movable range. Further, by acquiring accurate track position information and deviation information, it is possible to accurately control the light condensing means and accurately control the light condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium. Therefore, stable track servo can be realized.
- the condensing means is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the outgoing light guided to the condensing means to change the condensing position of the outgoing light on the recording medium, other aspects can be obtained.
- Light reflected by the recording layer is prevented from being guided to the first and second divisions, and can be reliably guided only to the vicinity of the shaft.
- the reflected light reflected on the other recording layer can be separated within an irradiation range smaller than the reflected light reflected on the one recording layer.
- the split means is irradiated.
- the area where the vicinity of the axis is formed can be made as small as possible, and the light intensity of the reflected light guided to the first and second divisions can be made as high as possible. .
- the light source is configured to emit light having a center wavelength within a wavelength range of not less than 65 nm and not more than 600 nm.
- a digital versatile disc Digital Versati le Disk (abbreviation DVD) and other recording media can be more convenient.
- the present invention even when the main light beam and the sub light beam are used, it is possible to prevent the main light beam and the sub light beam reflected by the other recording layers from being guided to the first and second split portions. Thus, it can be guided only to the portion near the axis. As a result, accurate track position information and deviation information can be reliably obtained.
- control means when the control means obtains the focus position information based on the light receiving result of the third light receiving section according to the live edge method, the control means obtains accurate focus position information, etc. Performance can be improved. Further, according to the present invention, when the control means acquires the track position information according to the phase difference method based on the light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and the light receiving result by the second light receiving unit, For example, convenience can be improved by acquiring
- control means when the control means obtains track and position information according to the differential push-pull method based on the light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and the light receiving result by the second light receiving unit, Convenience can be improved by acquiring track position information.
- the portion near the axis is a circular portion centered on the division axis, the reflected light from another recording layer is made incident on the portion near the axis, and the first and second divided portions are formed. Can be reliably prevented from entering.
- an optical pickup device including a light source, a splitting means and a light receiving means in an optical pickup device, it is possible to: — reflect light from a recording layer other than the recording layer; However, even if the light is radiated in a narrowed state by the dividing means, reflected light from another recording layer is prevented from being guided to the vicinity of the axis and incident on the first and second divided parts. It is. As a result, it is possible to prevent light from being received by the first light receiving unit and the second light receiving unit, and to reliably acquire accurate track position information and deviation information. By acquiring accurate deviation information, it is possible to eliminate problems such as the light condensing means being driven beyond the movable range. By acquiring more accurate track position information and deviation information, it is possible to accurately control the light condensing means and accurately control the light condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium. Therefore, a stable track servo can be realized.
- the irradiation range of the reflected light reflected by the other recording layer other than the one recording layer is the reflected light reflected by the one recording layer.
- the irradiation range of the reflected light reflected by the other recording layer is formed in an area including a moving area when the light condensing means is displaced.
- the reflected light reflected by the other recording layer is irradiated with light in an irradiation range smaller than the reflected light reflected by the one recording layer. Irradiation is performed on the splitting means of the emitter. As a result, the area where the portion near the axis is formed can be made as small as possible, and the light intensity of the reflected light guided to the first and second divisions can be made as high as possible. .
- the light source of the light emitting body is configured to emit light having a center wavelength within a wavelength range of not less than 65 nm and not more than 600 nm. Convenience can be improved for a recording medium such as a digital versatile disk (DVD).
- DVD digital versatile disk
- the present invention even when the main light beam and the sub light beam are used, it is possible to prevent the main light beam and the sub light beam reflected by the other recording layers from being guided to the first and second split portions. Thus, it can be guided only to the portion near the axis. As a result, accurate main information and location information can be reliably obtained.
- the light emitting body is provided in the optical pickup device for acquiring focus position information in accordance with the nuffet method based on the result of light reception by the third light receiving unit. This makes it possible to improve the convenience by acquiring accurate focus position information.
- the light emitting body is provided in the optical pickup device for acquiring track position information according to the phase difference method based on the light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and the light receiving result by the second light receiving unit. .
- the optical pickup device for acquiring track position information according to the phase difference method based on the light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and the light receiving result by the second light receiving unit.
- a light emitting body is provided in an optical pickup device for acquiring track position information according to a differential push-pull method based on a light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and a light receiving result by the second light receiving unit.
- a differential push-pull method based on a light receiving result by the first light receiving unit and a light receiving result by the second light receiving unit.
- the portion near the axis of the light emitting body is a circular portion centered on the division axis, the reflected light from the other recording layer is made to enter the portion near the axis, and It is possible to reliably prevent the light from being incident on the second divided portion.
- the light emitting body allows the light emitted from the light source and the reflected light from the recording medium to be transmitted without being split by the splitter and to be split by the splitter based on the respective polarization directions of the reflected light from the recording medium.
- the light use efficiency can be improved by eliminating the loss of light intensity when irradiating the recording medium with light emitted from the light source.
- the light use efficiency can be improved.
- the polarization direction changing means allows the light emitted from the light source to pass through the optical components interposed between the light source and the recording medium without being diffracted and from the recording medium. Can be diffracted and reflected by the optical component. As a result, the light use efficiency can be improved.
- the divided body having the first and second divided parts in the optical pickup device by providing the divided body having the first and second divided parts in the optical pickup device, reflected light from other recording layers than the one recording layer is focused on the divided body. Even if the recording layer is irradiated in this state, the reflected light from the other recording layer is prevented from being guided to the vicinity of the axis and incident on the first and second divided portions. As a result, it is possible to prevent light from being received by the first light receiving unit and the second light receiving unit, and to reliably acquire accurate track position information and deviation information. By acquiring accurate displacement information, it is possible to eliminate problems such as the light condensing means being driven beyond the movable range. By acquiring more accurate track position information and deviation information, it is possible to accurately control the light condensing means and accurately control the light condensing position of the emitted light on the recording medium. Therefore, stable track servo can be realized.
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