Optical component mounting apparatus
US6714366B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/32
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide an improved optical component mounting apparatus. In one embodiment, the invention provides an optical component mounting apparatus that provides for accurate mounting of an optical component without the use of epoxy or other affixing agents. The optical component mounting apparatus includes a body having a bore formed longitudinally therethrough. A first end of the body includes an annular aperture configured to receive an optical component therein. The diameter of the aperture is generally less than the diameter of the optical component to be inserted therein, and therefore, the aperture expands to receive the optical component. Once the aperture is expanded and the optical component inserted, the aperture is allowed to contract, which operates to mechanically secure the optical component within the apparatus.
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