X-Y adjustable optical mount with Z rotation
US8085482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical element mount has an inner member suspended within an outer member by a number of flexures. A first translational actuator is movable within the outer member and coupled to the inner member by a first shaft and is actuable to translate the inner member along a first substantially linear travel path within a translation plane that is orthogonal to an optical axis. A second translational actuator is movable within the outer member and coupled to the inner member by a second shaft and is actuable to translate the inner member along a second substantially linear travel path within the translation plane. A rotational actuator is movable within the outer member and coupled to the inner member by a third shaft and actuable to rotate the inner member about an instant point of rotation that is defined at the intersection of the first and second linear travel paths.
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