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Universal optical mount

US5419522A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1992
Grant dateMay 30, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32631
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable optical element mount having a pair of ball elements, respectively attached to a base and optical element, within a pair of sockets positioned at opposite ends of a spindle which supports a screw actuated cam element positioned within the spindle and between a pair of plungers which simultaneously engage and clamp the both ball elements against the sockets in response to rotation of the screw to hold the ball elements in a desired position.

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