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Optical rotary joints, methods of mounting same in a properly-aligned manner, and optical reflector assemblies for use therein

US8611753B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2012
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4978
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to optical rotary joints (35) for enabling optical communication between a rotor and a stator, and to improved methods of mounting such optical rotary joints on supporting structures such that the rotor and stator remain properly aligned.

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