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Optical assembly having a movable lens unit

US11940718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS GMBH · DE

Inventors

Sebastian HITZLER · Großaltenstädten, DE
Christian Schulz · Duisburg, DE
Martin Kubek · Wetzlar, DE
Benjamin Deissler · Rockenberg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 12, 2022
Grant date	Mar 26, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 12, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG03B2205/0046
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical assembly includes a lens unit capable of being moved along an optical axis of the optical assembly. The lens unit includes a lens mount for holding at least one lens. The optical assembly further includes a sleeve for receiving the lens mount. The lens mount is in sliding contact with and movable in relation to the sleeve as the lens unit is moved along the optical axis. The lens mount is formed of or comprises at its outer surface a self-lubricating material, and/or the sleeve is formed of or comprises at its inner surface a self-lubricating material.

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