Systems and methods for reconfigurable micro-optic assemblies
US10209477B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K1/0016
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A micro-optics assembly and a method for assembling the micro-optics assembly are provided. The micro-optics assembly may include an optical bench having an opening, a cylindrical body disposed in the opening and having a solder well, a heating element thermally coupled to the solder well, and an optical element. The optical element may include a frame having a post and a micro-optic mounted in the frame. The post may be secured in a solid solder material disposed within the solder well in the cylindrical body. The solder may be reflowable such that the micro-optics assembly is reconfigurable without the need for optical realignment components permanently mounted to the optical bench.
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