Optical position encoder device using incoherent light source

Details Optical position encoder device using incoherent light source Optical position encoder device using incoherent light source

2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Epps, Georgia (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

C356S616000, C250S231140, C250S23700G

Reexamination Certificate

active

07145126

ABSTRACT:
An optical device that includes a grating (for example a moving reflective grating) and a light source disposed opposing a predetermined side of the grating. The optical device also includes a first reference grating (e.g., a fixed grating) disposed between the light source and the grating, a detector disposed opposing the predetermined side of the grating and a second reference grating (e.g., a fixed grating) disposed between the detector and the grating. The grating, first reference grating and light source are configured for movement relative to one another. For example, the grating can be moveable while the light source and first reference grating are fixed.

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