Alignment of an optical system
US11131824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/62
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for actively aligning an optical device are described. An apparatus includes an optical device. The optical device includes a supporting surface, a light source mounted to the supporting surface, a lens mount configured to hold a lens, a lens holder configured to hold the lens mount, wherein the lens mount is configured to be mounted to the supporting surface. A light detector is configured to determine a light intensity of a light beam through the lens, the light intensity indicating the alignment of the lens. An alignment device is to move the lens until the light intensity indicates that the lens is aligned, and a curing light is to cure adhesive layers between the lens and the lens mount, the lens mount and the lens holder, and the lens holder and the supporting surface.
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