Optical assembly with folding mirror assembly
US5589991A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B17/026
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical assembly with a folding mirror assembly is provided. The folding mirror assembly comprises first and second reflecting members having first through fourth reflecting surfaces and mounting means for mounting the reflecting members thereon. The first reflecting member has first and second reflecting surfaces in reflecting relation with each other, and the second reflecting member has third and fourth reflecting surfaces in reflecting relation with each other. The mounting means comprises a plate member having mounting pads, so that when first and second reflecting members are mounted to the mounting pads of the plate member, the third reflecting surface of the second reflecting member is in reflecting relation with the first reflecting surface of the first reflecting member. The reflecting members comprise mirror panels and a support panel, all of the panels having first sides and first surfaces wherein the first side of each of the panels is abutting and joined to the first surface of the panel adjacent to the abutting panel. The optical assembly with a folding mirror assembly comprises an eyepiece, at least one lens and the abovedescribed folding mirror assembly.
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