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Optical atmospheric link system
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 1993-04-07
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Granted: 1994-11-22
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Expires: 2013-04-07
Abstract
Abstract An optical atmospheric link system controls the angle an emitted light beam makes to a predetermined direction. A turning force is supplied to a rigid body housing an optical system without direct contact with the rigid body so that changes in the optical axis caused by a disturbance can be compressed, allowing servo-control operation to adjust the optical axis with high speed and with less driving power.
Inventors
- 👤 Yujiro Ito
- 👤 Kohji Suzuki
- 👤 Takashi Otobe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:48
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B10/00; H04B10/11; H04B10/112; H04B10/1123; H04B10/1125; H02; H02K; H02K41/00; H02K41/02; H02K41/03; H02K41/031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
252 words
In an optical atmospheric link system for transmitting and receiving light beams carrying information signals between transmitter means and receiver means, the receiver means being located apart from the transmitter means, said transmitter means comprising: light source means for generating a light beam modulated by an information signal; optical system means for transmitting said light beam along a light path directed from said light source means towards said receiver means; housing means for holding at least said light source means and said optical system means; a support member for supporting said rigid housing means; a base member for supporting said support member; and rotating means attached to said base member for rotating said housing means about two axes, at least one of the axes being perpendicular to said light path, said rotating means including linear motor means comprised of first and second motor means, said first motor means having first rotor means and having first stator means for magnetically driving said first rotor means, at least one of said first rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said housing means and the other of said first rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said support member, said second motor means having second rotor means and having second stator means for magnetically driving said second rotor means, at least one of said second rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said support means and the other of said second rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
252 words
In an optical atmospheric link system for transmitting and receiving light beams carrying information signals between transmitter means and receiver means, the receiver means being located apart from the transmitter means, said transmitter means comprising: light source means for generating a light beam modulated by an information signal; optical system means for transmitting said light beam along a light path directed from said light source means towards said receiver means; housing means for holding at least said light source means and said optical system means; a support member for supporting said rigid housing means; a base member for supporting said support member; and rotating means attached to said base member for rotating said housing means about two axes, at least one of the axes being perpendicular to said light path, said rotating means including linear motor means comprised of first and second motor means, said first motor means having first rotor means and having first stator means for magnetically driving said first rotor means, at least one of said first rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said housing means and the other of said first rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said support member, said second motor means having second rotor means and having second stator means for magnetically driving said second rotor means, at least one of said second rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said support means and the other of said second rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An optical atmospheric link system according to claim 1, wherein the optical system means has a center of gravity and said axes intersect the center of gravity of said optical system means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
An optical atmospheric link system according to claim 1, wherein said linear motor means further includes sensing means for sensing relative velocity between said first stator means and said first rotor means, and between said second stator means and said second rotor means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An optical atmospheric link system according to claim 1, wherein said linear motor means slips when said motor means accelerates beyond a predetermined value, thereby restricting the acceleration of the rotation of said housing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
273 words
A light beam transmitting apparatus for transmitting a light beam carrying information signals towards a light beam receiving apparatus, said apparatus comprising: light source means for generating a light beam modulated by an information signal; optical system means for transmitting said light beam along a light path directed from said light source means towards said receiving apparatus; housing means for holding at least said light source means and said optical system means; a support member for supporting said housing means; a base member for supporting said support member; rotating means attached to said base member for rotating said housing means in response to a control signal, said rotating means including linear motor means, said linear motor means being comprised of first and second motor means, said first motor means having first rotor means and having first stator means for magnetically driving said first rotor means, at least one of said first rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said housing means and the other of said first rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said support member, said second motor means having second rotor means and having second stator means for magnetically driving said second rotor means, at least one of said second rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said support means and the other of said second rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said base member; detecting means for determining the deviation of said light beam from a predetermined direction and for outputting said control signal, said control signal being indicative of said deviation; and supply means for supplying said control signal to said rotating means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
273 words
A light beam transmitting apparatus for transmitting a light beam carrying information signals towards a light beam receiving apparatus, said apparatus comprising: light source means for generating a light beam modulated by an information signal; optical system means for transmitting said light beam along a light path directed from said light source means towards said receiving apparatus; housing means for holding at least said light source means and said optical system means; a support member for supporting said housing means; a base member for supporting said support member; rotating means attached to said base member for rotating said housing means in response to a control signal, said rotating means including linear motor means, said linear motor means being comprised of first and second motor means, said first motor means having first rotor means and having first stator means for magnetically driving said first rotor means, at least one of said first rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said housing means and the other of said first rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said support member, said second motor means having second rotor means and having second stator means for magnetically driving said second rotor means, at least one of said second rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said support means and the other of said second rotor and stator means being directly coupled to said base member; detecting means for determining the deviation of said light beam from a predetermined direction and for outputting said control signal, said control signal being indicative of said deviation; and supply means for supplying said control signal to said rotating means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
A light beam transmitting apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said supply means supplies to said rotating means a voltage comprising the sum of a voltage proportional to the magnitude of said control signal and of a back electromotive voltage generated in the linear motor means by the rotation of said rotating means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A light beam transmitting apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said linear motor means further includes sensing means for sensing relative velocity between said first stator means and said first rotor means, and between said second stator means and said second rotor means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A light beam transmitting apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said linear motor means slips when said motor means accelerates beyond a predetermined value, thereby restricting the acceleration of the rotation of said housing means.
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