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US3932809A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Deflector galvanometer

Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1974-05-28
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Granted: 1976-01-13
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Expires: 1994-05-28
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Abstract

Abstract A galvanometer structure is disclosed for high speed deflection of a light beam, such as that from a laser source. A flexible member is secured at one end in a mount of electrically insulating and magnetically inert material, for example, a plastic block. At the free end of the flexible member, a rotor is secured and this, in turn, has fixed thereto a reflecting element, such as a mirror. The flexible member also carries a variable magnetic field producing means which is arranged relative to the flexible member and at the back side of the mirror. A controllable variable current source is connected to the coil on the flexible member. A portion of the flexible member is reduced in cross section at a distance that is intermediate the ends thereof for greater flexibility in the direction of the reduced cross section. When the flexible member is caused to flex relative to the reduced cross section by a variable current applied to the coil, the mirror at the end and carried by the rotor moves therewith to cause a beam of light incident thereon to be deflected at an angle corresponding to the amount of flexure.

Inventors

  • 👤 Lee F. Frank

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 19:14
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R9/00; G01R9/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 126 words
In a galvanometer comprising means for producing a first magnetic field and a component having a center of mass and mounted at least partially within the first field for movement relative thereto, means associated with the component for producing a second magnetic field, and means associated with at least one of the magnetic field producing means for varying its respective magnetic field to control movement of the component, the improvement wherein: the component comprises a flexible member fixedly mounted at one end without the first field and a rotor fixedly mounted on the other end within the first field, the rotor being moved angularly about an axis of rotation that passes generally through the center of mass and in response to interaction of the magnetic fields.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 126 words
In a galvanometer comprising means for producing a first magnetic field and a component having a center of mass and mounted at least partially within the first field for movement relative thereto, means associated with the component for producing a second magnetic field, and means associated with at least one of the magnetic field producing means for varying its respective magnetic field to control movement of the component, the improvement wherein: the component comprises a flexible member fixedly mounted at one end without the first field and a rotor fixedly mounted on the other end within the first field, the rotor being moved angularly about an axis of rotation that passes generally through the center of mass and in response to interaction of the magnetic fields.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 28 words
The galvanometer in accordance with claim 1 wherein the flexible member is provided with a portion of reduced cross section in the environs of the axis of rotation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 29 words
The galvanometer in accordance with claim 1 wherein the flexible member is a thin, elongated strip of resiliant metal having a portion of reduced cross-section intermediate the ends thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 23 words
The galvanometer in accordance with claim 3 wherein the portion of reduced cross section extends in the direction of the axis of rotation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 31 words
The galvanometer in accordance with claim 1 including means for surrounding and engaging at least that part of the component within the first field for damping the movement of the component.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 18 words
The galvanometer in accordance with claim 5 wherein the damping means is a diluted solution of silicone rubber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 30 words
The galvanomter in accordance with claim 1 wherein a mirror is fixedly mounted on the rotor and angularly displaced relative to the center of mass with movement of the rotor.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1979-01-12 1979-07-14 1980-01-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-01-12 1983-07-14 1984-01-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-01-12 1987-07-14 1988-01-13 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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