Wide range cylindrical mirror mount with radial clamp
US5847885A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B7/003
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved optical mounting apparatus permits a single kinematically adjustable surface to be presented in either a horizontal or vertical orientation with respect to a support. A three point fastening system allows cylindrical optical elements of various sizes to be fastened to the kinematically adjustable surface in a horizontal orientation. The three point fastening system is removable so that when the kinematically adjustable surface is placed in a horizontal orientation transparent optical elements such as prisms can be fastened to the surface with an unobstructed optical path for a full 360.degree. around the mounting surface. The apparatus for mounting optical elements comprises a support, base plate, a pivot member, two adjustable projections, a stage plate, and at least three removable fasteners. The base plate includes first and third opposing faces and a second face at right angles to the first and third faces. The base plate has on its first and second faces, respectively, a first and a second fastening member, for fastening the first and third opposing faces in a horizontal orientation or a vertical orientation with respect to the support. The pivot member extends fro…
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