Kinematic mount
US11347025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/022
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Kinematic mounts disclosed in this application are made from three main components: a housing, a footing, and a tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism includes three parts: a top portion, a bottom portion, and a locking interface mechanism. When the top portion, which includes a hollow tip with interior threading, is screwed down onto the bottom portion, which includes a threaded tip, the locking interface component is pressed against at least one interior surface of the housing that causes the housing to be pressed against the footing. This action holds the housing in place relative to the footing while simultaneously preventing unwanted movement of the housing during tightening.
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