Kinematic optical mount

Details Kinematic optical mount Kinematic optical mount

2007-01-19

2009-02-24

Mack, Ricky L (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With support

C359S808000, C359S811000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07495849

ABSTRACT:
The present application disclosed various embodiments of kinematic optical mounts which include a first body member having at least one hinge extension defining at least one hinge passage extending therefrom and a mount surface configured to receive at least one optical component thereon, one or more positioning registers formed on the hinge extension, a second body member having a hinge recess sized to receive the hinge extension therein and at least one coupling body, one or more positioning elements in communication with the second body member and configured to be force biased to engage the positioning registers, and at least one biasing member configured to apply a constant biasing force to one or more hinge bearing members, thereby forcing the bearing members engage at least one bearing engaging member in communication with the second body member thereby coupling the first body member to the second body member.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4685558 (1987-08-01), Filiz et al.
patent: 6070749 (2000-06-01), Joulia

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