Mounting and alignment structures for optical components
US6625372B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4239
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Mounting and alignment structures for optical components allow optical components to be connected to an optical bench and then subsequently aligned, i.e., either passively or actively, in a manufacturing or subsequent calibration or recalibration, alignment or realignment processes. The structures comprise quasi-extrusion portions. This portion is “quasi-extrusion” in the sense that it has a substantially constant cross section in a z-axis direction as would be yielded in an extrusion manufacturing process. The structures further comprise at least one base, having a laterally-extending base surface, and an optical component interface. At least one armature connects the optical component interface with the base. In the preferred embodiment, the base surface is securable to an optical bench.
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