Adjustable support device for optical components and methods of use
US7400802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4226
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for supporting at least one optical component is disclosed and includes an optical component mount configured to engage and retain at least one optical component therein, a support member attached to the optical component mount, a support body having at least one longitudinal passage sized to receive the support member therein, the longitudinal passage in communication with at least one opening formed on the support body, a radial compression member in communication with the longitudinal passage and configured to radially compress the support member thereby coupling the support member to the support body, and at least one securing device attachable to the support body and configured to radially compress the radial compression member.
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