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Method and system for mounting a detector

US6747821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2003
Grant dateJun 8, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/12
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system (S) for mounting and aligning a detector (D) about an observation instrument (10) includes a first detector (12) movably coupled to the observation instrument (10) off an axis of observation centerline (14) for the observation instrument (10). A retainer (16) is mounted with the observation instrument (10) to secure the first detector (12) to the observation instrument (10). The retainer (16) permits rotatable movement of the first detector (12) about the axis of observation centerline (14). The retainer (16) also preferably includes an attachment point (20) for mounting the first detector (12) to the retainer (16). The first detector (12) should be adjustable at least about an axis (22) essentially perpendicular to the axis of the observation centerline (14) for the observation instrument (10).

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