Laser beam delivery system
US5053602A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q1/4804
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A laser beam delivery system is disclosed which includes laser apparatus for producing a laser beam, follower nozzle apparatus for receiving the laser beam and for directing the laser beam to impinge upon a workpiece and polar motion apparatus for moving the follower nozzle apparatus in a polar coordinate system and for directing the laser beam from the laser apparatus to the follower nozzle apparatus. The polar motion apparatus includes apparatus for receiving the laser beam along a first non-translatory rotation axis and for directing the laser beam along a second non-rotary translation axis, wherein the second axis is orthogonal to the first axis.
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