Orienting arrangement for mirror or light source
US7779728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19684
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An arrangement for orienting a device angularly is provided with a back element on which the device to be oriented is installed. A ball and a spherical gear are arranged concentrically. A base portion has a socket that engages with the ball. Also, a motor having a rotatory shaft is installed on the base portion, and a worm drive element is coupled to the rotatory shaft and arranged to engage the spherical gear when the ball and socket are engaged, whereby the spherical gear is urged along the longitudinal axis of the tapered worm drive element and the tapered worm drive element slides along the gear teeth of the spherical gear. The motor enhances the rigidity of the base portion. The worm drive element and the spherical gear disengage in response to the application of a force through the first spherical gear.
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