Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – By moving a reflective element
Patent
1991-11-27
1995-04-11
Shafer, Ricky D.
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
By moving a reflective element
359224, 359226, 359555, 359872, G02B 2608, G02B 718
Patent
active
054064058
ABSTRACT:
A Rotating Kinematic Mount having a rotating mirror or other optics precisely positioned so as to direct light or other energy to a number of measuring devices. The mount uses a rotating turret containing one or more tilted optical elements. The turret is raised from a base, rotated by stepper motors and then lowered into a new alignment, An arrangement of balls and grooves establishes positioning of the turret in a kinematic mount, thus achieving the precise rearrangement of optical elements relative to a central axis and the redirection of the energy beam onto the sensing devices.
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