Primary mirror mount assembly and method
US9933594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B7/183
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A primary mirror mount assembly includes a body including a mirror surface and a mount surface, with the mount surface having at least one feature formed therein. The mount assembly further includes a hub configured to be secured to the body. The hub includes at least one corresponding mating feature configured to receive the at least one feature of the mount surface of the body therein. The at least one feature and the at least one corresponding mating feature are configured to be welded together. A method of assembling a primary mirror mount assembly is further disclosed.
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