Laser beam distributor and computer program for controlling the same
US5948291A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/147
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laser beam distribution apparatus for preferably directing laser energy upon work pieces. The apparatus includes a laser beam, and a series of beam reflector members disposed along a beam path, at least one of which is movable and has at least one selectable transmissive portion and at least one selectable reflective portion. In addition, the apparatus includes a selectively controllable drive device constructed to position a selected portion of the movable reflector member in the laser beam path to distribute the beam to a selectable destination.
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