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Stable alignment mechanism for laser mirrors
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1981-05-12
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Granted: 1984-05-15
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Expires: 2001-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A stable alignment mechanism for laser mirrors has a resilient diaphragm integrally formed between a base and a support for the laser mirror. An adjusting screw or screws rotate the support with respect to the base to align the mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Matthys
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/05; H01S3/08; H01S3/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A stable alignment mechanism comprising in combination; a base, a support for supporting an optical element having a surface which is to be aligned with respect to a predetermined axis, a flange secured to said support, an adjusting screw engaging said flange and said base, a resilient diaphragm coupling said base to said support and integral therewith, said diaphragm oriented to bend in a direction generally parallel to said axis of alignment in response to rotation of said screw whereby said support moves relative to said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A stable alignment mechanism comprising in combination; a base, a support for supporting an optical element having a surface which is to be aligned with respect to a predetermined axis, a flange secured to said support, an adjusting screw engaging said flange and said base, a resilient diaphragm coupling said base to said support and integral therewith, said diaphragm oriented to bend in a direction generally parallel to said axis of alignment in response to rotation of said screw whereby said support moves relative to said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A stable alignment mechanism as in claim 1 further including a second adjusting screw engaging said flange and said base, said second adjusting screws displaced 90 degrees around the periphery of said flange from said first mentioned adjusting screw.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A stable alignment mechanism as in claim 1 further including a third adjusting screw engaging said flange and said base, said third adjusting screw located equidistant from said two previously mentioned adjusting screws.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A stable alignment mechanism as in claim 1 wherein the stiffness of said flange in operation is less than the stiffness of said diaphragm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A stable alignment mechanism as in claim 2 wherein the stiffness of said flange in operation is less than the stiffness of said diaphragm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A stable alignment mechanism as in claim 2 wherein the stiffness of said flange in operation is less than the stiffness of said diaphragm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A stable alignment mechanism as in claim 1 wherein said diaphragm lies in a plane generally parallel to the plane of said surface.
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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) | 1987-05-15 | 1987-11-14 | 1988-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-15 | 1991-11-14 | 1992-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-15 | 1995-11-14 | 1996-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |