Method for alignment of optical components using laser welding
US6603093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4265
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for aligning optical components includes positioning a flexure having an attached first optical component with respect to a substrate having a second optical component attached thereto. The flexure has at least two legs, and each leg has a foot portion. The method further includes coupling at least one leg of the two legs to the substrate at a point of contact between the foot portion of the at least one leg and the substrate. The method further includes adjusting the alignment of the optical components by spot welding a location on the leg. Spot welding on the substrate may also be used to adjust the alignment of the optical components.
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