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Optical system manufacturing and alignment system

US6892444B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2000
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53265
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical component manipulation system has two opposed jaws, which can each be independently positioned relative to each other in a coordinate plane to thereby effect the desired positioning of optical components within the larger system. Z-axis rigidity is provided by air-bearings. Laser heating of the jaws is used for solder, or similar heat driven bonding, processes.

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