Optical element switching systems for an electro optical system
US11112578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B26/023
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various exemplary systems for transporting and switching optical components are disclosed. The system includes carriers disposed about a housing and configured to follow a carrier guide system to switch optical components at the optical prescription center of the optical path. In one example, a device is disclosed that reduces the packaging form factor through the use of carriers rotated about an inverted radius along a track adjacent to a limiting peripheral boundary. The system and device are configured to switch optical components while minimizing the form factor of the optical device. Methods of accomplishing these tasks are also disclosed.
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