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Support structure and method for focus adjustment

US11781909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2022
Grant dateOct 10, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J3/18
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An embodiment of a support structure for adjusting the position of a plurality of optical elements is described that comprises a base plate comprising a centering pin, a first translation slot, and a second translation slot; and a translatable plate configured to operatively couple with a plurality of the optical elements and move relative to the base plate, wherein the translatable plate comprises a centering slot configured to engage with the centering pin, a first cam configured to engage with the first translation slot and control movement of the translatable plate along a first axis, and a second cam configured to engage with the second translation slot and control movement of the translatable plate along a second axis.

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