X-Y adjustable optical mount

Details X-Y adjustable optical mount X-Y adjustable optical mount

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Stultz, Jessica T (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With support

C359S811000, C359S819000, C359S822000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07916408

ABSTRACT:
An optical element mount has an inner member suspended within an outer member by a plurality of flexures. A first and a second translational adjustment apparatus are disposed to translate the inner member within a translation plane that is orthogonal to an optical axis, wherein each translational adjustment apparatus has an actuator movable within the outer member along a linear travel path that is parallel to the translation plane and a shaft extending between the outer and inner members, the shaft coupled to the actuator with a first ball-and-socket joint and coupled to the inner member with a second ball-and-socket joint. The linear travel path of the actuator for the first translational adjustment apparatus is substantially orthogonal to the linear travel path of the actuator for the second translational adjustment apparatus.

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