Mirror assembly
US11550039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B26/125
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to optical systems, specifically light detection and ranging (LIDAR) systems. An example optical system includes a laser light source operable to emit laser light along a first axis and a mirror element with a plurality of reflective surfaces. The mirror element is configured to rotate about a second axis. The plurality of reflective surfaces is disposed about the second axis. The mirror element and the laser light source are coupled to a base structure, which is configured to rotate about a third axis. While the rotational angle of the mirror element is within an angular range, the emitted laser light interacts with both a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface of the plurality of reflective surfaces and is reflected into the environment by the first and second reflective surfaces.
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