Method of applying a coating on a face of a lens, and apparatus for implementing such a method
US8414721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/17
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described is a method and a device for applying a coating film (63) on a face (108) of an optical element (100), including placing the coating on the face of the lens with an adhesive interface (46) placed between the coating and the lens, and inflating a membrane (62) towards the lens in order to press the coating against the lens. Provision is made to adjust the position of the lens relative to the membrane, the adjustment being distinct from the inflation of the membrane.
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