Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
An optical apparatus for the contactless measurement of distances with the triangulation method, comprising a light source emitting a focused monochromatic light beam, a first deflector for deflecting the light beam at an angle toward an object to be measured, a receiver having a point-like sensitive portion sensibilized to the light beam meeting the object, a second deflector for deflecting the light beam reflected by the object toward the receiver, the second deflector rotating about an axis extending perpendicularly to the triangulation plane, electronic evaluating means for determining the distance to be measured on the basis of the triangulation method, wherein the axis of the light beam emitted by the light source toward the first deflector extends perpendicularly to the triangulation plane and parallel to the axis of rotation of the second deflector, and wherein the light beam conducted from the second reflector to the receiver extends coaxially to the axis of rotation of the second deflector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
An optical apparatus for the contactless measurement of distances with the triangulation method, comprising a light source emitting a focused monochromatic light beam, a first deflector for deflecting the light beam at an angle toward an object to be measured, a receiver having a point-like sensitive portion sensibilized to the light beam meeting the object, a second deflector for deflecting the light beam reflected by the object toward the receiver, the second deflector rotating about an axis extending perpendicularly to the triangulation plane, electronic evaluating means for determining the distance to be measured on the basis of the triangulation method, wherein the axis of the light beam emitted by the light source toward the first deflector extends perpendicularly to the triangulation plane and parallel to the axis of rotation of the second deflector, and wherein the light beam conducted from the second reflector to the receiver extends coaxially to the axis of rotation of the second deflector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first reflector is mounted adjustable and lockable in longitudinal direction of the light beam emitted by the light source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second deflector is mounted adjustable and lockable in longitudinal direction of the light beam conducted into the receiver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first deflector is rotatable about an axis which extends parallel to the axis of rotation of the second deflector and coaxially to the axis of the light beam emitted by the light source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, comprising a support means for the first and second deflectors, wherein the support means is rotatable about an axis extending parallel to the axis of rotation of the second deflector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the support means is movable in longitudinal direction of the axis of rotation of the support means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the deflectors are prisms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the prisms are pentaprisms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the deflectors are mirrors.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, comprising a pulse disk of an absolute or incremental generator connected to the axis of rotation of the second deflector, wherein the second deflector rotates at a constant rate of rotation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, comprising a pulse disk of a time delay generator connected to the axis of rotation of the second deflector, wherein the second deflector rotates at a constant rate of rotation.