Support structure and method for focus adjustment
US11781909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2042 |
Classification
- 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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