Directionally adjustable mount with locking parts and methods
US8366063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B7/192
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of locking of and a directionally adjustable mount including a first plate arranged to stabilize an anisotropic device, a second plate arranged to engage the first plate and provide a support, a second supporting member arranged to engage the second plate and to rollably support the first plate so as to define a local spacing between the plates, and a first supporting member arranged to have a first axis of symmetry and to contact the first plate and engage the second supporting member. In a locked position, the supporting members are arranged coaxially regarding the axis of symmetry, such that a sum of a positioning force applied by the first supporting member and a locking force applied by the second supporting member upon the first plate substantially vanishes, so that a resulting local moment of force oriented to deform the at least one first plate also substantially vanishes.
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