Tilt lock mechanism and method for a moveable optical or display device
US7885001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B23/18
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An optical device may include at least one optical element and a coupling section adapted to control relative movement between the at least one optical element and the coupling section. The coupling section may include an engaging element and a detent mechanism adapted to adjustably lock the at least one optical element in a plurality of rotational positions. The rotational positions may include rotational positions around a first axis that is substantially perpendicular to a second axis of the at least one optical element, the second axis being a substantially longitudinal axis of the at least one optical element.
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