Alignment mechanism
US12123681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G3/326
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An alignment mechanism uses two adjustment plates. A first adjustment plate is pivotal about a first adjustment axis and a second adjustment plate is rotatable about a second adjustment axis. The first and second adjustment axes are perpendicular to one another. The first plate has a front portion through which the first adjustment axis passes and a rear portion having a first alignment surface and a tension spring secured to the rear portion opposite the first alignment surface. The second adjustment plate has a front portion and a rear portion having a second alignment surface and a tension spring secured between the second alignment surface and the rear portion of the first adjustment plate.
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