Miniaturized optical component and method for its preparation

The present invention pertains to a miniaturized optical component consisting of at least two elements (10, 30), of which at least one (10, 30) has optical microstructures (52, 53, 54). The components (10, 30) are separated by one ore more distance cast pieces (20). The components (10, 30) and the distance cast piece (20) have self-adjustable elements (40) for ensuring a precise relative adjustment when assembling such elements and the distance cast piece. The aim of the invention, which consists in facilitating assembly, can be reached as follows: the two elements are interconnected by means of attaching fittings to form one piece. Fibre tape or a foil-type hinge can be used as an attaching fitting (60-63). According to the inventive production process, the components and the distance cast piece are manufactured in one step together with their self-adjustable elements by a moulding technique, whereby two components are made at the same time to form one piece by means of an attaching fitting.