Optical hinge

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1996-12-10

1999-03-30

Mullen, Jr., Thomas J.

Optical: systems and elements

Deflection using a moving element

Using a periodically moving element

359159, 359193, H04B 1000

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058896023

ABSTRACT:
An optical hinge (20) provides one or more free space optical communication links through the hinge (17) of an instrument (10). The optical links include a transmitter (24) in one section (14) of the instrument (10) and a receiver (34) in the other section (16) of the instrument (10). An optical coupler (27) connects the transmitter (24) to the receiver (34) through a hinge (17).

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