Fiber micropositioner
US10591676B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3616
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A micropositioner is provided. The micropositioner can include a suspension system with a support element that is connected to a base by first and second sets of flexures. The first and second sets of flexures permit movement of the support element within first and second dimensions respectively, while preventing movement of the support element in a third dimension that is orthogonal to the first and second dimensions. More particularly, the first set of flexures can include first and second flexures that are opposite one another and configured such that movement of the support element in the first dimension is allowed, but movement of the support element in the second and third dimensions is prevented. The second set of flexures can include third and fourth flexures that are opposite to one another and configured such that movement of the support element in the second dimension is allowed, but movement in the first and third dimensions is prevented. The micropositioner may be included in a system for pointing a laser beam.
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