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Arrangement for scanning points in space

US4392182A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1981
Grant dateJul 5, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B15/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arrangement is disclosed, in form of various embodiments, for more rapid scanning of an addressed point in space with programmable angular relationships, using either merely rotary motion for angle and reduced motion for position in two or three dimensions, or simply rotary motion for displacement with a consistent angular relationship in two or three dimensions.

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