Methods and apparatus for mounting an X-ray detecting unit to an electron microscope
US6242748A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2237/2442
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mounting system includes a port cover, a mounting interface, and a damping system. The port cover is attached to a microscope and secures the mounting interface to the microscope. The mounting interface provides a mounting surface for an X-ray detector unit to attach to the microscope and a surface to which the damping system is attached. The damping system includes a plurality of collets, a collet clamp, and damping material. The damping system secures the X-ray detector unit to the microscope while damping vibrations caused by the detector unit.
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