Aligning optical components of an optical measuring system
US7023550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B11/272
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for aligning an optical measuring system to a desired direction comprises two housings (42,48) attachable to two relatively movable parts of a machine. The housings (42,48) have engagement means (53) such that when they are engaged together the optics inside (44,50) are aligned. The first housing (42) may be provided with attachment means, such as a ball (46), which may be located in a mount (54) on the machine table (56). The position of this ball (46) is determined and the machine spindle housing (48) to be attached to the spindle (60) when the two housings (42,48) are joined and such that the apparatus is aligned with the desired direction. The engagement means (53) between the two housings (42,48) may be compliant along an axis of the apparatus.
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