Soft snap-down optical element using kinematic supports
US6738177B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B26/0841
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The snapped-down position of an optical element is defined by its contact with a plurality of kinematic supports on an associated platform, or on electrodes placed on that platform. Compliant flexures may be provided in association with one or more kinematic supports, such that fine adjustments of the optical element can be made by deflecting the optical element to cause compression of one or more flexures.
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