Active beam delivery system with variable optical path segment through air
US7718921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21D10/005
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A laser energy delivery system includes a relay imaging system. Input optics arranged to receive the laser energy, a transmitting mirror having adjustable angle of incidence relative to the input optics, and a robot mounted optical assembly are configured to direct laser energy toward the movable target image plane. The laser energy follows an optical path including an essentially straight segment from the transmitting mirror to the receiving mirror, having a variable length and a variable angle relative to the input optics through air. Diagnostics on the processing head facilitate operation.
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