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Lens assembly method and systems

US9798101B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2014
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/62
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for mounting a lens in a lens cell. The system may include a spindle assembly including a motor and a spindle, which may be an air bearing spindle, a passage within the spindle and an opening at the end of the passage at the surface of the spindle head, a vacuum source connected to the passage of the spindle to create suction at the opening, a stage configured to securely receive a lens mount with a lens cell such that a central axis of the lens cell is coaxial with the axis of rotation of the spindle, a micropositioner configured to reposition the lens on the spindle head, and a motion gauge configured to detect eccentric rotation of a lens as lens motion when the lens is positioned on the head of the rotating spindle.

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