Position leveling sensor for a laser transmitter
US5994688A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B11/26
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for leveling a laser transmitter is provided. An optical position sensor is used to measure the position of a compensator assembly. The compensator assembly automatically adjusts the position of the laser beam once the compensator assembly is within a specified range of level. Once the compensator assembly is within the specified range, the compensator assembly optically adjusts the laser beam so that it is plumb. A leveling device may be used to level the laser transmitter in response to the position of the compensator assembly as measured by the position sensor.
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