US4357649A
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Shock mounting for laser
Assignee: SITELINE
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Filing: 1980-07-21
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2000-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A mounting for use in conjunction with a laser in an installation where the structure may be subjected to destructive shock. The structure includes an external rigid shell to contain the laser head and power supply panel. The shell encloses impact absorbing shock mounts or plates which serve to retain shock reduction cushions which surround the laser head and support it within the shell returning it to its appropriate position following shock. A shock absorbing bracket is provided to mount the entire unit in position.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene F. LaCroix
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:01
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/02; F; F21; F21V; F21V15/00; F21V15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An omni directional shock absorbing mounting for a laser including a laser head and the power supply comprising: an exterior shell of a length greater than that of the laser head and an internal dimension greater than the diameter of the laser head; at least two impact absorbing shock plates configured to intimately fit within the shell, reinforcing same, secured to the shell and extending inwardly thereof to terminate in a circular opening having a diameter greater than that of the laser head and surrounding said head, whereby the laser head can move without contacting the shock plates; shock reduction cushion means adjacent the shock plate, contiguous with the laser head and the exterior shell whereby a shock delivered to the shell will not be transferred to or significantly change the placement of the head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
An omni directional shock absorbing mounting for a laser including a laser head and the power supply comprising: an exterior shell of a length greater than that of the laser head and an internal dimension greater than the diameter of the laser head; at least two impact absorbing shock plates configured to intimately fit within the shell, reinforcing same, secured to the shell and extending inwardly thereof to terminate in a circular opening having a diameter greater than that of the laser head and surrounding said head, whereby the laser head can move without contacting the shock plates; shock reduction cushion means adjacent the shock plate, contiguous with the laser head and the exterior shell whereby a shock delivered to the shell will not be transferred to or significantly change the placement of the head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mounting as in claim 1 wherein the shock reduction cushioning means comprises two materials having differing shock absorbing characteristics.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A mounting as in claim 1, wherein the shock reduction cushioning means has memory.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mounting as in claim 1, wherein the shell is vented to the atmosphere to permit natural cooling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mounting as in claim 1, wherein the shell is secured to a universal mounting bracket which further absorbs shock.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
A universal, omnidirectional shock absorbing mount for a fragile instrument or the like comprising: a high impact shell surrounding the instrument and spaced therefrom, multi-density shock cushion means intimately surrounding the instrument and contiguous with the interior of the shell, and shock plate means of a pliable but rigid material having a central opening of a diameter larger than the exterior of the instrument, secured to the shell surrounding the instrument and abutting the shock cushion means whereby shocks will be absorbed by the cushion and the instrument will not contact the plates or the shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
A universal, omnidirectional shock absorbing mount for a fragile instrument or the like comprising: a high impact shell surrounding the instrument and spaced therefrom, multi-density shock cushion means intimately surrounding the instrument and contiguous with the interior of the shell, and shock plate means of a pliable but rigid material having a central opening of a diameter larger than the exterior of the instrument, secured to the shell surrounding the instrument and abutting the shock cushion means whereby shocks will be absorbed by the cushion and the instrument will not contact the plates or the shell.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A universal shock absorbing mount as in claim 6 and further including means to specifically absorb axial shock.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-11-01 | 1986-05-03 | 1986-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-01 | 1990-05-03 | 1990-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-01 | 1994-05-03 | 1994-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |