Tilt-in-place alignment system and method
US6905259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32803
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a mounting system and method in which symmetrical springs are used about a collar in a gimbal system to capture an assembly of a ball and an optical or other type of component. Once captured within the mounting system, the ball/component assembly can pivot until an optimal alignment is reached. Once the optimal alignment is reached, the ball/component assembly is fixed using laser welding.
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