Adjustable positioning mechanism
US6937800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3833
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable positioning mechanism for positioning an optical element relatively to a second element is provided. The adjustable positioning mechanism comprises a reference plate having a predetermined shaped socket providing a reference mating surface, and a mobile member for holding the optical element. The mobile member has a shaped mating portion at least part of which is defined by a spherical surface adapted for fitting into the reference plate socket and abutting against the reference mating surface, thereby providing a pivot type of joint between the reference plate and the mobile member. The adjustable positioning mechanism is also provided with a deformable maintaining element connected to the mobile member acting against the reference plate and adapted to rotatively hold the mobile member and the reference plate together in cooperation with the pivot joint. The adjustable positioning mechanism is also provided with a releasable non-deformable securing element connected to the mobile member frictionally acting against the reference plate for rigidly securing the mobile member and the reference plate together when the securing element is in a locked position. The adjustab…
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