Methods and devices for fixing optics to mechanical mounts in high-power laser systems
US12046869B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2/243
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In various embodiments, a spring is utilized to fix an optic to a mechanical mount in a laser system. Such springs may consist of a single length of elastic material having first and second ends. The length of elastic material may define first and second off-center bends providing first and second base portions, as well as a central bend that is generally U-shaped and that defines first and second contact portions. The first and second contact portions are opposed to each other across the central bend to thereby resist compression of the first and second contact portions toward the first and second base portions.
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