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- One embodiment of the present invention relates to an optical device that controls the distribution of light emitted from a light source.
- the electrodes that apply voltage to the liquid crystal have the same shape and arrangement in a plurality of stacked liquid crystal cells, interference fringes, moiré, or coloring may occur in the diffused light.
- the electrode shapes are all different, the number of types of liquid crystal cells to be manufactured increases, which increases manufacturing costs.
- an embodiment of the present invention aims to provide an optical device with reduced manufacturing costs and reduced moiré.
- An optical device includes a light source and an optical element that includes a plurality of stacked liquid crystal cells and controls the distribution of light emitted from the light source, and each of the plurality of liquid crystal cells is a first substrate on which first electrodes and second electrodes are arranged alternately, a second substrate on which third electrodes and fourth electrodes are arranged alternately, and a first substrate. and a second substrate, each of the first electrode and the second electrode extending at an angle ⁇ ° (0 ⁇ 90) with respect to the first direction.
- the plurality of liquid crystal cells include a first liquid crystal cell disposed closest to the light source and a second liquid crystal cell disposed in a stacked manner on the first liquid crystal cell.
- the first substrate of the second liquid crystal cell faces the second substrate of the first liquid crystal cell, and the second liquid crystal cell is arranged in a first direction of the first liquid crystal cell and a second liquid crystal cell. The liquid crystal cell is placed so as to overlap the first liquid crystal cell so that the angle formed with the first direction of the cell is 180°.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of an optical element of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the properties of light transmitted through a first liquid crystal cell of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of an optical element of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the properties of light transmitted through a first liquid crystal cell of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of a transparent electrode of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of a transparent electrode of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of a transparent electrode of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of a transparent electrode of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an angle in an extending direction of a transparent electrode of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an angle in an extending direction of a transparent electrode of a second liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an angle in an extending direction of a transparent electrode of a second liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an angle in an extending direction of a transparent electrode of a second liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a superimposed state of transparent electrodes extending in the x-axis direction in an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a superimposed state of transparent electrodes extending in the y-axis direction in an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of an optical element of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating an angle in an extending direction of a transparent electrode of a third liquid crystal cell of an optical element included in an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating an angle in an extending direction of a transparent electrode of a fourth liquid crystal cell of an optical element included in an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of a first transparent electrode and a second transparent electrode of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of a first transparent electrode and a second transparent electrode of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of a first transparent electrode and a second transparent electrode of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- drawings may schematically represent the width, thickness, shape, etc. of each part compared to the actual aspect, but this is just an example, and the shape itself is not the same as the original. It does not limit the interpretation of the invention.
- elements with the same functions as those explained in relation to the drawings already mentioned in the specification may be given the same reference numerals even if they are in separate drawings, and redundant explanations may be omitted. .
- each structure When a single film is processed to form a plurality of structures, each structure may have a different function or role, and each structure may have a different base on which it is formed.
- these multiple structures are derived from a film formed as the same layer in the same process and have the same material. Therefore, these multiple films are defined as existing in the same layer.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the optical device 1 includes an optical element 10 and a light source 20.
- the optical element 10 includes a plurality of liquid crystal cells 100.
- the optical element 10 can change the shape of the light that passes through the optical element 10, that is, the light distribution, by controlling the diffusion of the light emitted from the light source 20 using a plurality of liquid crystal cells 100.
- the light source 20 is not particularly limited as long as it can emit light.
- a light emitting diode (LED) or the like can be used as the light source 20.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic exploded perspective view of the optical element 10 of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the optical element 10 includes four liquid crystal cells 100 (a first liquid crystal cell 100-1, a second liquid crystal cell 100-2, a third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and a fourth liquid crystal cell cell 100-4).
- the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, the second liquid crystal cell 100-2, the third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and the fourth liquid crystal cell are stacked in this order in the z-axis direction from the light source 20 side, and are superimposed. are doing.
- the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 is closest to the light source 20, and the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 is farthest from the light source 20.
- the number of liquid crystal cells 100 included in the optical element 10 is not limited to four.
- the optical element 10 only needs to include at least two liquid crystal cells 100.
- Each of the four liquid crystal cells 100 includes a connection terminal described below.
- a flexible printed circuit board (FPCs) 210 is connected to the connection terminal, and a control signal is input to the liquid crystal cell 100 via the flexible printed circuit board 210.
- An optical elastic resin layer 200 is provided between two adjacent liquid crystal cells 100. That is, the optical element 10 is located between the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the second liquid crystal cell 100-2, between the second liquid crystal cell 100-2 and the third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and An optical elastic resin layer 200 is provided between each of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 and the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4.
- the optical elastic resin layer 200 can adhere and fix two adjacent liquid crystal cells 100.
- an adhesive containing a translucent acrylic resin can be used as the optical elastic resin layer 200.
- the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are defined with the optical element 10 as a reference, and are orthogonal to each other.
- the z-axis direction is the stacking direction of the plurality of liquid crystal cells 100, and the direction away from the light source 20 is the + direction.
- Each of the x-axis direction and the y-axis direction is one direction in a plane perpendicular to the z-axis.
- the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, the second liquid crystal cell 100-2, the third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 have the same configuration. That is, in the optical element 10, four liquid crystal cells 100 having the same configuration are stacked with their orientations changed. As shown in FIG. 2, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 are the x-axis direction (+x direction) and the y-axis direction (+y direction) of the optical element 10, respectively.
- the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 of the second liquid crystal cell 100-2 are the -x direction and the -y direction, respectively.
- the angle formed by the first direction D1 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the first direction D1 of the second liquid crystal cell 100-2 is 180°
- the first liquid crystal cell 100- is arranged such that the angle between the second direction D2 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the second direction D2 of the second liquid crystal cell 100-2 is 180°. It is located on 1.
- the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 are the ⁇ x direction and the +y direction, respectively.
- the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 has an angle of 180° between the first direction D1 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the first direction D1 of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3.
- the second liquid crystal cell 100- is arranged so that the angle between the second direction D2 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the second direction D2 of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 is 0°. It is located on 2.
- the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 are the +x direction and the ⁇ y direction, respectively.
- the angle between the first direction D1 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the first direction D1 of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 is 0°
- the third liquid crystal cell 100- is arranged so that the angle between the second direction D2 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the second direction D2 of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 is 180°. It is located on 3.
- the optical element 10 a plurality of liquid crystal cells 100 having the same configuration are stacked so that the directions of arrangement are different from each other, and moiré can be reduced. Furthermore, since the optical element 10 can be manufactured using one type of liquid crystal cell 100, the manufacturing cost of the optical device 1 can be reduced. Note that the optical element 10 may include liquid crystal cells having the same arrangement direction.
- the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, the second liquid crystal cell 100-2, the third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 are liquid crystal cells having the same configuration. It is 100. Therefore, below, the configuration of the liquid crystal cell 100 will be explained using the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 as an example.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 in the zx plane taken along the line A1-A2 in FIG. 3
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B1-B2 in FIG.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 in the yz plane.
- the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 includes a first substrate 110-1, a second substrate 110-2, a first transparent electrode 120-1, a second transparent electrode 120-2, and a third transparent electrode 120. -3, a fourth transparent electrode 120-4, a first alignment film 130-1, a second alignment film 130-2, a sealant 140, and a liquid crystal layer 150.
- the first substrate 110-1 and the second substrate 110-2 may be referred to as the substrate 110 unless they are particularly distinguished.
- the first transparent electrode 120-1, the second transparent electrode 120-2, the third transparent electrode 120-3, and the fourth transparent electrode 120-4 are not particularly distinguished, they are described as the transparent electrode 120. There are cases where
- first transparent electrode 120-1 On the first substrate 110-1, a first transparent electrode 120-1, a second transparent electrode 120-2, and a second transparent electrode covering the first transparent electrode 120-1 and the second transparent electrode 120-2 are disposed.
- One alignment film 130-1 is provided.
- second substrate 110-2 On the second substrate 110-2, a third transparent electrode 120-3, a fourth transparent electrode 120-4, and a third transparent electrode 120-3 and a fourth transparent electrode 120-4 are provided.
- a second covering alignment film 130-2 is provided.
- the first substrate 110-1 and the second substrate 110-2 are the first transparent electrode 120-1 and the second transparent electrode 120-2 on the first substrate 110-1, and the second substrate 110-1 and the second substrate 110-2.
- a third transparent electrode 120-3 and a fourth transparent electrode 120-4 on 110-2 are arranged to face each other.
- first substrate 110-1 and the second substrate 110-2 are bonded together via a sealant 140 provided around the first substrate 110-1 and the second substrate 110-2. has been done.
- first substrate 110-1 more specifically, the first alignment film 130-1
- second substrate 110-2 more specifically, the second alignment film 130-2
- a liquid crystal is sealed in a space surrounded by the sealant 140, and a liquid crystal layer 150 is provided between the first substrate 110-1 and the second substrate 110-2.
- each of the first substrate 110-1 and the second substrate for example, a rigid substrate having light-transmitting properties such as a glass substrate, a quartz substrate, or a sapphire substrate is used.
- each of the first substrate 110-1 and the second substrate 110-2 may be a flexible substrate having light-transmitting properties, such as a polyimide resin substrate, an acrylic resin substrate, a siloxane resin substrate, or a fluororesin substrate. You can also use
- Each of the first transparent electrode 120-1, the second transparent electrode 120-2, the third transparent electrode 120-3, and the fourth transparent electrode 120-4 is used for forming an electric field in the liquid crystal layer 150. Functions as an electrode.
- Each of the first transparent electrode 120-1, the second transparent electrode 120-2, the third transparent electrode 120-3, and the fourth transparent electrode 120-4 is made of, for example, indium tin oxide (ITO).
- ITO indium tin oxide
- IZO indium zinc oxide
- an opaque metal material may be used as each of the first transparent electrode 120-1, the second transparent electrode 120-2, the third transparent electrode 120-3, and the fourth transparent electrode 120-4. can.
- first transparent electrode 120-1, second transparent electrode 120-2, third transparent electrode 120-3, and fourth transparent electrode 120-4 Details of the planar patterns of the first transparent electrode 120-1, second transparent electrode 120-2, third transparent electrode 120-3, and fourth transparent electrode 120-4 will be described later, but FIG. 4A And as shown in FIG. 4B, the first transparent electrode 120-1 and the second transparent electrode 120-2 extend generally along the x-axis direction, and the third transparent electrode 120-3 and the fourth transparent electrode Electrode 120-4 extends generally along the y-axis direction.
- the liquid crystal layer 150 can refract the transmitted light or change the polarization state of the transmitted light, depending on the alignment state of the liquid crystal molecules.
- the liquid crystal of the liquid crystal layer 150 nematic liquid crystal or the like is used.
- the liquid crystal described in this embodiment is of a positive type, a configuration in which a negative type is applied is also possible by changing the orientation direction of liquid crystal molecules in a state where no voltage is applied to the transparent electrode 120.
- the liquid crystal contains a chiral agent that imparts twist to the liquid crystal molecules.
- Each of the first alignment film 130-1 and the second alignment film 130-2 aligns liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal layer 150 in a predetermined direction.
- Polyimide resin or the like is used as each of the first alignment film 130-1 and the second alignment film 130-2.
- each of the first alignment film 130-1 and the second alignment film 130-2 may be given alignment characteristics by an alignment treatment such as a rubbing method or a photo alignment method.
- the rubbing method is a method of rubbing the surface of an alignment film in one direction.
- the photo-alignment method is a method in which an alignment film is irradiated with linearly polarized ultraviolet light.
- the first alignment film 130-1 is subjected to a rubbing process in the y-axis direction, and has an alignment property that aligns the long axes of liquid crystal molecules on the first substrate 110-1 side of the liquid crystal layer 150 in the y-axis direction.
- the second alignment film 130-2 is subjected to a rubbing process in the x-axis direction, and has an alignment property that aligns the long axes of liquid crystal molecules on the second substrate 110-2 side of the liquid crystal layer 150 in the x-axis direction.
- the orientation direction (y-axis direction) of the first alignment film 130-1 and the orientation direction (x-axis direction) of the second alignment film 130-2 are described as being orthogonal.
- the angle between the alignment direction of the first alignment film 130-1 and the alignment direction of the second alignment film 130-2 is not limited to 90°.
- the angle between the alignment direction of the first alignment film 130-1 and the alignment direction of the second alignment film 130-2 may be around 90°, for example, 80° or more and less than 90°.
- an adhesive containing epoxy resin or acrylic resin is used as the sealant 140.
- the adhesive may be of an ultraviolet curing type or a thermosetting type.
- the configuration of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 has been described above, but in the optical element 10, four liquid crystal cells having the same configuration are stacked with their orientations changed.
- the first substrate 110-1 of the second liquid crystal cell 100-2 faces the second substrate 110-2 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1. It is arranged on the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 so as to.
- the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 is configured such that the second substrate 110-2 of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 faces the second substrate of the second liquid crystal cell 100-2. is arranged on the liquid crystal cell 100-2.
- the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 is arranged so that the second substrate of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 faces the first substrate 110-1 of the third liquid crystal cell. It is located on 100-3.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B are schematic cross-sectional views illustrating the properties of light transmitted through the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 5A shows the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 in a state where no voltage is applied to the transparent electrode 120, and FIG. 5B shows the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 in a state where a voltage is applied to the transparent electrode 120. A liquid crystal cell 100-1 is shown.
- a voltage is applied to each of the first transparent electrode 120-1, the second transparent electrode 120-2, the third transparent electrode 120-3, and the fourth transparent electrode 120-4.
- the liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal layer 150 are oriented so as to be twisted by 90° along the z-axis direction as they go from the first substrate 110-1 to the second substrate 110-2. Therefore, the plane of polarization (the polarization axis or the direction of the polarization component) of the light transmitted through the liquid crystal layer 150 is rotated by 90 degrees according to the orientation direction of the liquid crystal molecules. That is, the light that passes through the liquid crystal layer 150 undergoes optical rotation.
- a voltage is applied so that a potential difference is generated between two adjacent transparent electrodes 120.
- a High voltage (H) is applied to the first transparent electrode 120-1 and the third transparent electrode 120-3
- a Low voltage (H) is applied to the second transparent electrode 120-2 and the fourth transparent electrode 120-4.
- L is applied.
- the electric field generated between two adjacent transparent electrodes 120 may be referred to as a transverse electric field.
- the liquid crystal molecules near the first substrate 110-1 are caused to move in the y direction with respect to the first substrate 110-1 due to the transverse electric field between the first transparent electrode 120-1 and the second transparent electrode 120-2. It is oriented in a convex arc shape in the axial direction, producing a refractive index distribution. Further, the liquid crystal molecules near the second substrate 110-2 are caused to move toward the second substrate 110-2 by the transverse electric field between the third transparent electrode 120-3 and the fourth transparent electrode 120-4. and is oriented in a convex arc shape in the x-axis direction, resulting in a refractive index distribution.
- the cell gap d which is the distance between the first substrate 110-1 and the second substrate 110-2, is sufficiently larger than the distance between two adjacent transparent electrodes (for example, 10 ⁇ m ⁇ d ⁇ 30 ⁇ m). Therefore, the orientation of liquid crystal molecules located near the center between the first substrate 110-1 and the second substrate 110-2 hardly changes.
- the light emitted from the light source 20 includes a polarized light component in the x-axis direction (hereinafter referred to as "P-polarized light component”) and a polarized light component in the y-axis direction (hereinafter referred to as "S-polarized light component").
- P-polarized light component a polarized light component in the x-axis direction
- S-polarized light component a polarized light component in the y-axis direction
- first polarized light 1000-1 having a P polarized light component
- second polarized light 1000-2 having an S polarized light component ((1) in FIG. 5B). reference).
- the first polarized light 1000-1 Since the P-polarized light component of the first polarized light 1000-1 incident on the liquid crystal cell 100 is different from the alignment direction of the liquid crystal molecules on the first substrate 110-1 side, the first polarized light 1000-1 is not diffused (FIG. 5B (see (2)). In the process of passing through the liquid crystal layer 150, the first polarized light 1000-1 changes the direction of its polarized light component to the angle formed by the alignment direction of the first alignment film 130-1 and the second alignment film 130-2. In the embodiment, the light is rotated by 90° (this phenomenon is sometimes referred to as optical rotation), and the polarization component changes from the P polarization component to the S polarization component.
- the first polarized light 1000-1 Since the S-polarized light component of the first polarized light 1000-1 is different from the orientation direction of the liquid crystal molecules on the second substrate 110-2 side, the first polarized light 1000-1 is not diffused (see (3) in FIG. 5B). . Furthermore, the first polarized light 1000-1 emitted from the liquid crystal cell 100 has an S-polarized light component (see (4) in FIG. 5B).
- the second polarized light 1000-2 incident on the liquid crystal cell 100 is the same as the alignment direction of the liquid crystal molecules on the first substrate 110-1 side, the second polarized light 1000-2 is It is diffused in the y-axis direction according to the refractive index distribution of liquid crystal molecules (see (2) in FIG. 5B).
- the second polarized light 1000-2 rotates while passing through the liquid crystal layer 150, and its polarized light component changes from an S polarized light component to a P polarized light component.
- the second polarized light 1000-2 Since the P-polarized light component of the second polarized light 1000-2 is the same as the orientation direction of the liquid crystal molecules on the second substrate 110-2 side, the second polarized light 1000-2 follows the refractive index distribution of the liquid crystal molecules. It is diffused in the x-axis direction (see (3) in FIG. 5B). Further, the second polarized light 1000-2 emitted from the liquid crystal cell 100 has a P polarized light component (see (4) in FIG. 5B).
- first liquid crystal cell 100-1 The characteristics of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 have been described above, but in the optical element 10, four liquid crystal cells having the same configuration are stacked with their orientations changed.
- the diffusion characteristics of each of 100-4 are shown in Table 1. Note that Table 1 shows a case where a voltage is applied to all the transparent electrodes 120 (that is, a potential difference is generated between two adjacent transparent electrodes 120 on the substrate 110).
- FIG. 6A and 6B are each a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of the transparent electrode 120 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 6A shows a planar pattern of the first transparent electrode 120-1 and the second transparent electrode 120-2 on the first substrate 110-1, and FIG. -2 shows a planar pattern of the third transparent electrode 120-3 and the fourth transparent electrode 120-4.
- a plurality of first transparent electrodes 120-1, a plurality of second transparent electrodes 120-2, a wiring WL11, a wiring WL12, a first connection A terminal T11 and a second connection terminal T12 are provided on the first substrate 110-1.
- Each of the plurality of first transparent electrodes 120-1 is electrically connected to a first connection terminal T11 via a wiring WL11.
- each of the plurality of second transparent electrodes 120-2 is electrically connected to a second connection terminal T12 via a wiring WL12.
- a third connection terminal T13, a fourth connection terminal T14, a wiring WL13, a wiring WL14, a first connection pad PD11, and a second connection pad PD12 are provided on the first substrate 110-1. ing.
- the first connection pad PD11 is electrically connected to the third connection terminal T13 via a wiring WL13.
- the second connection pad PD12 is electrically connected to the fourth connection terminal T14 via a wiring WL14.
- a flexible printed circuit board is connected to the first connection terminal T11, the second connection terminal T12, the third connection terminal T13, and the fourth connection terminal T14, and controls the first liquid crystal cell 100-1.
- a voltage is supplied as a control signal.
- connection terminal T14 A transparent conductive material or a metal material may be used as the connection terminal T14.
- Each of the plurality of first transparent electrodes 120-1 includes a first straight part LP11, a second straight part LP12, and a first bent part CP11.
- the first linear portion LP11 and the second linear portion LP12 are not parallel, but are connected at a predetermined angle at the first bent portion CP11.
- each of the plurality of second transparent electrodes 120-2 also includes a first straight portion LP11, a second straight portion LP12, and a first bent portion CP11.
- the first transparent electrode 120-1 the first straight part LP11 is connected to the wiring WL11, and the second straight part LP12 has an end, whereas in the second transparent electrode 120-2, The second linear portion LP12 is connected to the wiring WL12, and the first linear portion LP11 has an end.
- the first transparent electrode 120-1 and the second transparent electrode 120-2 have different configurations.
- each of the plurality of third transparent electrodes 120-3 is electrically connected to a third connection pad PD23 via a wiring WL23.
- each of the plurality of fourth transparent electrodes 120-4 is electrically connected to a fourth connection pad PD24 via a wiring WL24.
- the third connection pad PD23 and the fourth connection pad PD24 are electrically connected to the first connection pad PD11 and the second connection pad PD12, respectively, using a conductive material. Therefore, each of the plurality of third transparent electrodes 120-3 is electrically connected to the third connection terminal T13, and each of the plurality of fourth transparent electrodes 120-4 is electrically connected to the fourth connection terminal T14. electrically connected.
- Each of the plurality of third transparent electrodes 120-3 includes a third straight portion LP23, a fourth straight portion LP24, and a second bent portion CP22.
- the third linear portion LP23 and the fourth linear portion LP24 are not parallel, but are connected at a predetermined angle at the second bent portion CP22.
- each of the plurality of fourth transparent electrodes 120-4 also includes a third straight portion LP23, a fourth straight portion LP24, and a second bent portion CP22.
- the third transparent electrode 120-3 the third straight part LP23 is connected to the wiring WL23, and the fourth straight part LP24 has an end, whereas in the fourth transparent electrode 120-4, The fourth straight part LP24 is connected to the wiring WL24, and the third straight part LP23 has an end.
- the third transparent electrode 120-3 and the fourth transparent electrode 120-4 have different configurations.
- FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a planar pattern of the transparent electrode 120 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- each of the first transparent electrode 120-1, the second transparent electrode 120-2, the third transparent electrode 120-3, and the fourth transparent electrode 120-4 has a dogleg shape.
- the third transparent electrode 120-3 overlaps the first transparent electrode 120-1 and the second transparent electrode 120-2.
- the fourth transparent electrode 120-4 also overlaps with the first transparent electrode 120-1 and the second transparent electrode 120-2.
- FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram illustrating the angle of the extending direction of the transparent electrode 120 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8A shows the first linear portion LP11, the second linear portion LP12, and the The extending directions of the third linear portion LP23 and the fourth linear portion LP24 are shown.
- the center line in the length direction of the straight portion is defined as the extending direction.
- the first straight portion LP11 extends at an angle ⁇ ° (0 ⁇ 90) with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the second straight portion LP12 extends at an angle ⁇ ° (0 ⁇ 90 and ⁇ ) with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the third straight portion LP23 extends at an angle (90+ ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the fourth straight portion LP24 extends at an angle (90+ ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the first quadrant, the second quadrant, the third quadrant, and the fourth quadrant include:
- the second straight part LP12, the third straight part LP23, the first straight part LP11, and the fourth straight part LP24 belong to each of them. That is, in a plan view of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, the first linear portion LP11, the second linear portion LP12, the third linear portion LP23, and the fourth linear portion LP24 are located in different quadrants. belongs to
- FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram illustrating the angle of the extending direction of the transparent electrode 120 of the second liquid crystal cell 100-2 of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8B shows the first straight part LP11 and the second straight part in the second liquid crystal cell 100-2, with the first bent part CP11 and the second bent part CP22 as the origin of the x-axis and the y-axis.
- LP12, third straight portion LP23, and fourth straight portion LP24 are shown.
- the first straight portion LP11 extends at an angle ⁇ ° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the second straight portion LP12 extends at an angle ⁇ ° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the third straight portion LP23 extends at an angle (90+ ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the fourth straight portion LP24 extends at an angle (90+ ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the first, second, third, and fourth quadrants include a first linear portion LP11, a fourth linear portion LP24, and a second linear portion, respectively.
- LP12 and the third straight portion LP23 belong thereto. That is, even in a plan view of the second liquid crystal cell 100-2, the first linear portion LP11, the second linear portion LP12, the third linear portion LP23, and the fourth linear portion LP24 are different from each other. belongs to the quadrant.
- FIG. 8C is a schematic diagram illustrating the angle of the extending direction of the transparent electrode 120 of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8C shows the first straight part LP11 and the second straight part in the third liquid crystal cell 100-3, with the first bent part CP11 and the second bent part CP22 being the origin of the x-axis and the y-axis.
- LP12, third straight portion LP23, and fourth straight portion LP24 are shown.
- the first straight portion LP11 extends at an angle of ⁇ ° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the second straight portion LP12 extends at an angle of ⁇ ° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the third straight portion LP23 extends at an angle (90- ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the fourth straight portion LP24 extends at an angle (90 ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the first quadrant, the second quadrant, the third quadrant, and the fourth quadrant include a third linear portion LP23, a second linear portion LP12, and a fourth linear portion, respectively.
- LP24 and the first straight portion LP11 belong thereto. That is, even in a plan view of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3, the first linear portion LP11, the second linear portion LP12, the third linear portion LP23, and the fourth linear portion LP24 are different from each other. belongs to the quadrant.
- FIG. 8D is a schematic diagram illustrating the angle of the extending direction of the transparent electrode 120 of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8D shows the first straight part LP11 and the second straight part in the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4, with the first bent part CP11 and the second bent part CP22 as the origins of the x-axis and the y-axis.
- LP12, third straight portion LP23, and fourth straight portion LP24 are shown.
- the first straight portion LP11 extends at an angle of ⁇ ° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the second straight portion LP12 extends at an angle of ⁇ ° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the third straight portion LP23 extends at an angle (90- ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the fourth straight portion LP24 extends at an angle (90 ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the first quadrant, the second quadrant, the third quadrant, and the fourth quadrant include a fourth linear portion LP24, a first linear portion LP11, and a third linear portion, respectively.
- LP23 and the second straight portion LP12 belong thereto. That is, even in a plan view of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4, the first linear portion LP11, the second linear portion LP12, the third linear portion LP23, and the fourth linear portion LP24 are different from each other. belongs to the quadrant.
- Table 2 shows the straight line portions belonging to each quadrant in the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, second liquid crystal cell 100-2, third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4.
- Table 3 also shows the straight line portions belonging to each quadrant in the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, second liquid crystal cell 100-2, third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4. Indicates the angle made with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, the second liquid crystal cell 100-2, the third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and the fourth liquid crystal cell 100- 4 are stacked, a straight line portion belongs to each quadrant, and the straight line portions within each quadrant are overlapped at different angles. Therefore, in the optical element 10, moiré is reduced.
- the angles ⁇ ° and ⁇ ° formed are preferably greater than 0° and less than or equal to 45°, more preferably greater than 0° and less than or equal to 30°, particularly preferably greater than 0° and less than or equal to 10°.
- the angle of the extending direction of the transparent electrode 120 has been described above with the bent portion as the center, the angle can also be defined with the base of the transparent electrode 120 (i.e., the connecting portion between the transparent electrode 120 and the wiring) as the center.
- the two straight parts included in one transparent electrode 120 are each bent at a predetermined angle in the same direction (positive direction or negative direction) from the x-axis direction or the y-axis direction. Can be done.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B are schematic plan views showing a superimposed state of transparent electrodes 120 extending along the x-axis direction and the y-axis direction, respectively, in the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the straight portion of the transparent electrode 120 extends at a predetermined angle with respect to the x-axis direction, but in FIG. 9A, the first transparent electrode 120-1 and the second transparent electrode 120-2 extends generally along the x-axis direction, and in FIG. 9B, a third transparent electrode 120-3 and a fourth transparent electrode 120-4 extend generally along the y-axis direction.
- a third transparent electrode 120-3 and a fourth transparent electrode 120-4 extend generally along the y-axis direction.
- portion LP12_2, the first linear portion LP11_3 and second linear portion LP12_3 of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and the first linear portion LP11_4 and second linear portion LP12_4 of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4. do not completely overlap each other when viewed in the length direction.
- the first bent portion CP11 included in the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, the second liquid crystal cell 100-2, the third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 is a flat surface. When viewed, it lies on a straight line extending in the y-axis direction.
- the second bent portion CP22 included in the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, the second liquid crystal cell 100-2, the third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 is a flat surface. When viewed, it lies on a straight line extending in the x-axis direction.
- an optical element 10A different from the optical element 10 can be manufactured using a plurality of liquid crystal cells 100 having the same configuration.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic exploded perspective view of the optical element 10A of the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the optical element 10A is different from the optical element 10 in the arrangement directions of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 and the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4.
- the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 are the +y direction and the ⁇ x direction, respectively.
- the angle formed by the first direction D1 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the first direction D1 of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 is 90°
- the second liquid crystal cell 100- is arranged such that the angle between the second direction D2 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the second direction D2 of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 is 90°. It is located on 2.
- the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 are the ⁇ y direction and the +x direction, respectively.
- the angle formed by the first direction D1 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the first direction D1 of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 is 90°
- the third liquid crystal cell 100- is arranged such that the angle between the first direction D1 of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1 and the first direction D1 of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 is 90°. It is located on 3.
- each of the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, second liquid crystal cell 100-2, third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 in the optical element 10A are as shown in Table 4. It is. Note that Table 4 shows a case where a voltage is applied to all the transparent electrodes 120 (that is, a potential difference is generated between two adjacent transparent electrodes 120 on the substrate 110).
- FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram illustrating the angle of the extending direction of the transparent electrode 120 of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 of the optical element 10A included in the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11A shows the first linear portion LP11 and the second straight line of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 of the optical element 10A in xy coordinates with the first bent portion CP11 and the second bent portion CP22 as origins.
- a portion LP12, a third straight portion LP23, and a fourth straight portion LP24 are shown.
- the first straight portion LP11 extends at an angle (90 ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the second straight portion LP12 extends at an angle (90 ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the third straight portion LP23 extends at an angle of ⁇ ° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the fourth straight portion LP24 extends at an angle ⁇ with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the first, second, third, and fourth quadrants have a first straight portion LP11, a third straight portion LP23, and a third straight portion LP23, respectively.
- the second straight line portion LP12 and the fourth straight line portion LP24 belong thereto. That is, in a plan view of the third liquid crystal cell 100-3 of the optical element 10A, the first linear portion LP11, the second linear portion LP12, the third linear portion LP23, and the fourth linear portion LP24 are respectively , belong to different quadrants.
- FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram illustrating the angle of the extending direction of the transparent electrode 120 of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 of the optical element 10A included in the optical device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11B shows the first linear portion LP11 and the second straight line of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 of the optical element 10A in xy coordinates with the first bent portion CP11 and the second bent portion CP22 as origins.
- a portion LP12, a third straight portion LP23, and a fourth straight portion LP24 are shown.
- the first straight portion LP11 extends at an angle (90 ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the second straight portion LP12 extends at an angle (90 ⁇ )° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the third straight portion LP23 extends at an angle of ⁇ ° with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the fourth straight portion LP24 extends at an angle ⁇ with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the first, second, third, and fourth quadrants have a second linear portion LP12, a fourth linear portion LP24, and a fourth linear portion LP24, respectively.
- the first straight line portion LP11 and the third straight line portion LP23 belong thereto. That is, in a plan view of the fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4 of the optical element 10A, the first linear portion LP11, the second linear portion LP12, the third linear portion LP23, and the fourth linear portion LP24 are as follows. Each belongs to a different quadrant.
- Table 5 shows the straight line portions belonging to each quadrant in the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, second liquid crystal cell 100-2, third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4.
- Table 6 also shows the linear portions belonging to each quadrant in the first liquid crystal cell 100-1, second liquid crystal cell 100-2, third liquid crystal cell 100-3, and fourth liquid crystal cell 100-4. Indicates the angle made with respect to the x-axis direction.
- the optical element 10 of the optical device 1 includes a plurality of liquid crystal cells 100 having the same configuration, and moiré can be reduced by mutually changing the arrangement directions of the liquid crystal cells 100. Furthermore, in the case of the liquid crystal cell 100, it is also possible to manufacture an optical element 10A different from the optical element 10, so that the liquid crystal cell 100 has high versatility and the manufacturing cost of the optical device 1 can be suppressed.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of a first transparent electrode 120B-1 and a second transparent electrode 120B-2 of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. .
- each of the first transparent electrode 120B-1 and the second transparent electrode 120B-2 has a first straight part LP11B, a second straight part LP12B, and a first bent part CP11B.
- the first straight portion LP11B and the second straight portion LP12B intersect and are connected at the first bent portion CP11B.
- the width of each of the first straight portion LP11B and the second straight portion LP12B is not uniform, and increases toward the first bent portion CP11B. Note that in FIG. 12, the width of each of the first straight portion LP11B and the second straight portion LP12B gradually increases toward the first bent portion CP11B, but even if the width increases in a stepwise manner, good.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of a first transparent electrode 120C-1 and a second transparent electrode 120C-2 of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. .
- each of the first transparent electrode 120C-1 and the second transparent electrode 120C-2 has a first straight part LP11C, a second straight part LP12C, and a first bent part CP11C.
- the first straight portion LP11C and the second straight portion LP12C intersect and are connected at the first bent portion CP11C.
- the width of each of the first straight portion LP11C and the second straight portion LP12C is not uniform, and becomes smaller toward the first bent portion CP11C.
- FIG. 13 shows that the width of each of the first straight portion LP11B and the second straight portion LP12B gradually decreases toward the first bent portion CP11C, even if the width decreases in a stepwise manner, good.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic plan view showing a planar pattern of a first transparent electrode 120D-1 and a second transparent electrode 120D-2 of a first liquid crystal cell of an optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. .
- each of the first transparent electrode 120C-1 and the second transparent electrode 120C-2 includes a plurality of first bent portions CP11.
- the plurality of first bent portions CP11 may be provided regularly or may be provided randomly. However, the first bent portions CP11 located at the center are regularly provided so as to lie on a straight line extending in the y-axis direction.
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図1~図11Bを参照して、本発明の一実施形態に係る光学装置について説明する。
図1は、本発明の一実施形態に係る光学装置1の模式的な斜視図である。図1に示すように、光学装置1は、光学素子10および光源20を含む。光学素子10の構成の詳細は後述するが、光学素子10は、複数の液晶セル100を含む。光学素子10は、複数の液晶セル100を用いて、光源20から出射された光の拡散を制御することにより、光学素子10を透過する光の形状、すなわち、配光を変化させることができる。
上述したように、第1の液晶セル100-1、第2の液晶セル100-2、第3の液晶セル100-3、および第4の液晶セル100-4は、同一の構成を有する液晶セル100である。そのため、以下では、第1の液晶セル100-1を一例として液晶セル100の構成を説明する。
ここで、図5Aおよび図5Bを参照して、第1の液晶セル100-1を透過する光の性質について説明する。
図6Aおよび図6Bの各々は、本発明の一実施形態に係る光学装置1の第1の液晶セル100-1の透明電極120の平面パターンを示す模式的な平面図である。具体的には、図6Aは、第1の基板110-1上の第1の透明電極120-1および第2の透明電極120-2の平面パターンを示し、図6Bは、第2の基板110-2上の第3の透明電極120-3および第4の透明電極120-4の平面パターンを示す。
上述した平面パターンを有する透明電極120を含む液晶セル100では、同一の構成を有する複数の液晶セル100を用いて、光学素子10とは異なる光学素子10Aを製造することもできる。
図12を参照して、本発明の一実施形態に係る光学装置について説明する。なお、以下では、光学装置1と同様の構成についての説明を省略する場合がある。
図13を参照して、本発明の一実施形態に係る光学装置について説明する。なお、以下では、光学装置1と同様の構成についての説明を省略する場合がある。
図14を参照して、本発明の一実施形態に係る光学装置について説明する。なお、以下では、光学装置1と同様の構成についての説明を省略する場合がある。
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- 光源と、
積層された複数の液晶セルを含み、前記光源から出射された光の配光を制御する光学素子と、を含み、
前記複数の液晶セルの各々は、
第1の電極と第2の電極とが交互に配置される第1の基板と、
第3の電極と第4の電極とが交互に配置される第2の基板と、
前記第1の基板と前記第2の基板との間の液晶層と、を含み、
前記第1の電極および前記第2の電極の各々は、
第1の方向に対してなす角α°(0<α<90)で延在する第1の直線部と、
前記第1の方向に対してなす角β°(0<β<90、かつ、β≠α)で延在する第2の直線部と、を含み、
前記第3の電極および前記第4の電極の各々は、
前記第1の方向に対してなす角(90+α)°で延在する第3の直線部と、
前記第1の方向に対してなす角(90+β)°で延在する第4の直線部と、を含み、
前記複数の液晶セルは、前記光源に最も近く配置される第1の液晶セルと、前記第1の液晶セルに積層して配置される第2の液晶セルと、を含み、
前記第2の液晶セルの前記第1の基板は、前記第1の液晶セルの前記第2の基板と対向し、
前記第2の液晶セルは、前記第1の液晶セルの前記第1の方向と前記第2の液晶セルの前記第1の方向とのなす角が180°であるように、前記第1の液晶セルと重畳して配置される、光学装置。 - 平面視において、前記第1の直線部と前記第2の直線部とが接続される第1の屈曲部は、前記第3の直線部と前記第4の直線部とが接続される第2の屈曲部と重畳する、請求項1に記載の光学装置。
- 前記第1の直線部および前記第2の直線部の各々の幅は、前記第1の屈曲部に向かって大きくなり、
前記第3の直線部および前記第4の直線部の各々の幅は、前記第2の屈曲部に向かって大きくなる、請求項2に記載の光学装置。 - 前記第1の直線部および前記第2の直線部の各々の幅は、前記第1の屈曲部に向かって小さくなり、
前記第3の直線部および前記第4の直線部の各々の幅は、前記第2の屈曲部に向かって小さくなる、請求項2に記載の光学装置。 - 前記第1の電極および前記第2の電極の各々は、前記第1の直線部と前記第2の直線部とが接続される第1の屈曲部を複数含み、
前記第3の電極および前記第4の電極の各々は、前記第3の直線部と前記第4の直線部とが接続される第2の屈折部を複数含み、
複数の前記第1の屈曲部の1つは、複数の前記第2の屈折部の1つと重畳する、請求項1に記載の光学装置。 - 前記複数の液晶セルは、さらに、前記第1の液晶セルとは反対側において前記第2の液晶セルに積層して配置される第3の液晶セルと、前記第2の液晶セルとは反対側において前記第3の液晶セルに積層して配置される第4の液晶セルを含み、
前記第3の液晶セルの前記第2の基板は、前記第2の液晶セルの前記第2の基板と対向し、
前記第4の液晶セルの前記第2の基板は、前記第3の液晶セルの前記第1の基板と対向し、
前記第3の液晶セルは、前記第1の液晶セルの前記第1の方向と前記第3の液晶セルの前記第1の方向とのなす角が180°であるように、前記第1の液晶セルおよび前記第2の液晶セルと重畳して配置され、
前記第4の液晶セルは、前記第1の液晶セルの前記第1の方向と前記第4の液晶セルの前記第1の方向とのなす角が0°であるように、前記第1の液晶セル乃至前記第3の液晶セルと重畳して配置される、請求項1に記載の光学装置。 - 前記複数の液晶セルは、さらに、前記第1の液晶セルとは反対側において前記第2の液晶セルに積層して配置される第3の液晶セルと、前記第2の液晶セルとは反対側において前記第3の液晶セルに積層して配置される第4の液晶セルを含み、
前記第3の液晶セルの前記第2の基板は、前記第2の液晶セルの前記第2の基板と対向し、
前記第4の液晶セルの前記第2の基板は、前記第3の液晶セルの前記第1の基板と対向し、
前記第3の液晶セルは、前記第1の液晶セルの前記第1の方向と前記第3の液晶セルの前記第1の方向とのなす角が90°であるように、前記第1の液晶セルおよび前記第2の液晶セルと重畳して配置され、
前記第4の液晶セルは、前記第1の液晶セルの前記第1の方向と前記第4の液晶セルの前記第1の方向とのなす角が90°であるように、前記第1の液晶セル乃至前記第3の液晶セルと重畳して配置される、請求項1に記載の光学装置。
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