US3879112A
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Adjustable mirror mount
Assignee: Singer Co
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Filing: 1973-05-29
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A simple and inexpensive, adjustable mirror assembly having independent adjustments which do not significantly affect the optical path length of an associated optical system is provided by an assembly that includes a member having a light reflective surface including means to resiliently bias the member against a pivot point. First means adjustably rotate the reflecting surface about a first axis passing through the pivot point and second means adjustably rotate the reflecting surface about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis with the second axis also passing through the pivot point.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy E Hickey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:40
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/182; G02B7/1822; G02B7/1824; G02B7/1825
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An adjustable light reflective surface for an image projection system having an optical center line comprising: a member having a light reflective surface; a pivot point adjacent said light reflective surface and substantially in line with said optical center line of said projector system; means to resiliently bias said member against said pivot point; first means for adjustably rotating said member about a first axis passing through said pivot point; second means for adjustably rotating said member about a second axis substantially perpendicular to said first axis and also passing through said pivot point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An adjustable light reflective surface for an image projection system having an optical center line comprising: a member having a light reflective surface; a pivot point adjacent said light reflective surface and substantially in line with said optical center line of said projector system; means to resiliently bias said member against said pivot point; first means for adjustably rotating said member about a first axis passing through said pivot point; second means for adjustably rotating said member about a second axis substantially perpendicular to said first axis and also passing through said pivot point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
An adjustable light reflective surface for an image projection system having an optical center line comprising: a member having a light reflective surface; a pivot point adjacent said light reflective surface and substantially in line with said optical center line of said projector system; means to resiliently bias said member against said pivot point; first means for adjustably rotating said member about a first axis passing through said pivot point; second means for adjustably rotating said member about a second axis substantially perpendicular to said first axis and also passing through said pivot point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
An adjustable light reflective surface for an image projection system having an optical center line comprising: a member having a light reflective surface; a pivot point adjacent said light reflective surface and substantially in line with said optical center line of said projector system; means to resiliently bias said member against said pivot point; first means for adjustably rotating said member about a first axis passing through said pivot point; second means for adjustably rotating said member about a second axis substantially perpendicular to said first axis and also passing through said pivot point.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: said light reflective surface includes a mirror.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: said first adjusting means and said pivot establish said second axis; and said second ajusting means and said pivot establish said first axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: said biasing means is located on a line extension that lies between said first and second axis at a location remote from said adjusting means and the intersection of said first and second axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
214 words
An adjustable light reflective surface for an image projection system having an optical center line comprising: a base; a member having a light reflective surface on at least one side thereof; a pivot extending from said base and in contact with the other side of said member at a point substantially in line with said optical center line; a first rotational axis and a second rotational axis perpendicular to said first axis; the intersection of said first axis with said second axis being adjacent said reflective surface and corresponding to said point of contact of said pivot with said other side of said member; first adjusting means coupled between said member and said base and located in line with said first axis a distance from the intersection of said first and second axis; second adjusting means coupled between said member and said base and located in line with said second axis a distance from the intersection of said first and second axis; biasing means coupled to said base and said member and located on a line extension that substantially bisects the angle between said first and second axis; said biasing means being located along said bisecting line remote from the intersection of said first and second axis and said first and second adjusting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
214 words
An adjustable light reflective surface for an image projection system having an optical center line comprising: a base; a member having a light reflective surface on at least one side thereof; a pivot extending from said base and in contact with the other side of said member at a point substantially in line with said optical center line; a first rotational axis and a second rotational axis perpendicular to said first axis; the intersection of said first axis with said second axis being adjacent said reflective surface and corresponding to said point of contact of said pivot with said other side of said member; first adjusting means coupled between said member and said base and located in line with said first axis a distance from the intersection of said first and second axis; second adjusting means coupled between said member and said base and located in line with said second axis a distance from the intersection of said first and second axis; biasing means coupled to said base and said member and located on a line extension that substantially bisects the angle between said first and second axis; said biasing means being located along said bisecting line remote from the intersection of said first and second axis and said first and second adjusting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus according to claim 5 further including: an opening in said member; said biasing means including a post secured to said base and extending through said opening; said post having a flanged portion at the end thereof remote from said base; spring means interposed between said flanged portion and said member for urging said member against said pivot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus according to claim 5 further including: first and second openings in said member; said first and second adjusting means including an adjustable screw extending through each said opening and in threaded engagement with said base.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |