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Citation
Rigelsford, J. (2004), "Optical component positioning apparatus", Assembly Automation, Vol. 24 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2004.03324aad.013
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2004, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Optical component positioning apparatus
Optical component positioning apparatus
Keywords: Optical instruments, Positioning, Patents
Applicant: Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, GermanyPatent number: US6,603,615Publication date: 5 August 2003Title: Precision positioning apparatus for positioning a component especially an optical component
This patent presents an apparatus for the precision positioning of an optical component such as a group of lenses or a mirror.
The apparatus can position the component in the axial direction by way of an axial adjustment device comprising and/or tilt the component by way of a tilting device. The axial adjustment device has an adjusting nut that includes a guide ring and a clamping ring. The two rings are connected to one another elastically via a blade. Individual clamping jaws are formed by axial incisions in the clamping ring and are braced with the guide ring via tensioning members. The tilting device has an inner and an outer tilting part. The inner tilting part is connected to the outer tilting part via torsion joints, and the outer tilting part is connected to a bearing part via torsion joints.
Jon Rigelsford