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Manipulator device for a reflecting mirror
Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corp
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Filing: 1986-06-24
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Granted: 1987-03-10
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Expires: 2006-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A manipulator device for a reflecting mirror having a mirror holder disposed through a spring between the mirror holder and a housing so that a face of a reflecting mirror mounted on the inner surface of the mirror holder is placed in such a position that an incident beam axis has a perpendicular relation with an outgoing beam axis. A protruding portion is disposed at the center of an outer face of the mirror holder and firmly contacts an opposite face of the holder receiver. A plurality of adjusting bolts are mounted on the holder receiver which is fixed to the housing, allowing the mirror holder to tilt about the center of the protruding portion, so that the angle of the reflecting mirror can be adjustable.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsuyoshi Kinoshita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:33
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/182; G02B7/1822; G02B7/1824; G02B7/1825; H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A manipulator device including a reflecting mirror for reflecting a laser beam comprising: adjoining longitudinally extending arms having axial passages and mounted perpendicular to each other; means including a right angle joint portion for mounting one of said arms for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the other of said arms, the longitudinal axes intersecting in said joint portion; a housing included in said joint portion for mounting a holder for said reflecting mirror, a receiver for said mirror holder mounted in said housing having an outer face opposing an inner face of said mirror holder; adjustable means for mounting said mirror holder on said receiver so that the face of said mirror is held at said intersection at substantially 45 degrees to said longitudinal axes so as to reflect an incident laser beam along one of said axes to an outgoing beam along the other axis; said adjustable means including: spring means connected to said housing resiliently urging said mirror holder toward said receiver; first means for fastening said receiver to said housing; and second means for adjusting the angle of said mirror relative to said axes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A manipulator device including a reflecting mirror for reflecting a laser beam comprising: adjoining longitudinally extending arms having axial passages and mounted perpendicular to each other; means including a right angle joint portion for mounting one of said arms for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the other of said arms, the longitudinal axes intersecting in said joint portion; a housing included in said joint portion for mounting a holder for said reflecting mirror, a receiver for said mirror holder mounted in said housing having an outer face opposing an inner face of said mirror holder; adjustable means for mounting said mirror holder on said receiver so that the face of said mirror is held at said intersection at substantially 45 degrees to said longitudinal axes so as to reflect an incident laser beam along one of said axes to an outgoing beam along the other axis; said adjustable means including: spring means connected to said housing resiliently urging said mirror holder toward said receiver; first means for fastening said receiver to said housing; and second means for adjusting the angle of said mirror relative to said axes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A manipulator device for a reflecting mirror as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first adjustable means includes a plurality of adjusting bolts for fastening said receiver to said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A manipulator device for a reflecting mirror as claimed in claim 1, said mirror holder having a protruding portion on said outer face engaging the opposite face of said receiver.
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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) | 1990-03-09 | 1990-09-08 | 1991-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-09 | 1994-09-08 | 1995-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-09 | 1998-09-08 | 1999-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |