Optical gimbal apparatus

Details Optical gimbal apparatus Optical gimbal apparatus

2005-04-12

2005-04-12

Mack, Ricky (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With reflecting element

C359S730000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06879447

ABSTRACT:
An optical gimbal apparatus has a housing having a first reflector fixed with respect to the housing and having an aperture for transmission or reception of optical energy, and a gimbal having a second reflector arranged along an axis of rotation of the gimbal assembly arranged to rotate the second reflector about the axis of rotation. The second reflector is angled with respect to the axis of rotation and establishing an optical path along the axis of rotation. Additional lenses can be arranged between the first reflector and the second reflector, and between the first reflector and the aperture.

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