Lens mount and alignment method

Details Lens mount and alignment method Lens mount and alignment method

2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Ben, Loha (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With support

C359S811000, C359S822000, C359S823000, C396S141000, C396S197000, C396S323000, C353S100000, C353S101000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11364100

ABSTRACT:
An improved lens mount and related alignment methods are provided. In one example, a lens mount includes a ring member and a base member connected with the ring member. The base member has a bottom surface. First and second coplanar mounting pads are provided on the bottom surface of the base member. In another example, a method of aligning a lens mount relative to a stage includes providing a lens mount comprising: a ring member and a base member connected with the ring member. A stage having a top surface is provided. A plurality of alignment members on a bottom surface of the base member are aligned with a corresponding plurality of apertures in the stage. The alignment members are inserted into the apertures, and first, second, and third mounting pads on the bottom surface of the base member are contacted with the top surface of the stage.

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