Optical element switching systems for an electro optical system

    公开(公告)号:US11112578B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-07

    申请号:US16354050

    申请日:2019-03-14

    Abstract: Various exemplary systems for transporting and switching optical components are disclosed. The system includes carriers disposed about a housing and configured to follow a carrier guide system to switch optical components at the optical prescription center of the optical path. In one example, a device is disclosed that reduces the packaging form factor through the use of carriers rotated about an inverted radius along a track adjacent to a limiting peripheral boundary. The system and device are configured to switch optical components while minimizing the form factor of the optical device. Methods of accomplishing these tasks are also disclosed.

    Flexure for accommodating misalignments in an assembly

    公开(公告)号:US10912211B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-02

    申请号:US16124019

    申请日:2018-09-06

    Abstract: A flexure is disclosed for accommodating misalignments in an assembly. The flexure can include a first portion, a second portion, and a flexible portion coupling the first portion and the second portion to one another. The flexible portion can facilitate relative movement between the first and second portions in a plurality of degrees of freedom. The flexure can further include one or more stops operable to limit relative movement between the first and second portions in at least two of the plurality of degrees of freedom.

    Superelastic multi axis flexure
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12181016B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-31

    申请号:US17672637

    申请日:2022-02-15

    Abstract: A multi-axis payload isolation device for isolating a payload from outside motions. The multi-axis payload isolation device includes a payload mount base, a housing, and a flexure. The payload mount base is configured to support a payload. The housing includes an interior cavity for receiving and supporting the payload mount base. The flexure includes a plurality of radial supports and a common hub. The plurality of radial supports attach the payload mount base to the housing and are made of a superelastic shape-memory alloy. The common hub is configured to connect each of the plurality of radial supports to the payload mount base.

    Flexure for Accommodating Misalignments in an Assembly

    公开(公告)号:US20200084901A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-12

    申请号:US16124019

    申请日:2018-09-06

    Abstract: A flexure is disclosed for accommodating misalignments in an assembly. The flexure can include a first portion, a second portion, and a flexible portion coupling the first portion and the second portion to one another. The flexible portion can facilitate relative movement between the first and second portions in a plurality of degrees of freedom. The flexure can further include one or more stops operable to limit relative movement between the first and second portions in at least two of the plurality of degrees of freedom.

    Relative Translation System
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210164545A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-03

    申请号:US17171980

    申请日:2021-02-09

    Abstract: A relative translation assembly operable with a drive mechanism. The relative translation assembly can have a fixed support member, a translatable member supported by the fixed support member, and a translation guide portion to facilitate translation of the translatable member relative to the fixed support member. The translation guide portion can have a fixed translation member and a movable translation member. The movable translation member can be configured to maintain preload on the fixed and movable translation members and accommodate thermal expansion. The drive mechanism can be configured to cause translation of the translatable member relative to the fixed support member.

    Relative translation assembly
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10914364B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-09

    申请号:US15666285

    申请日:2017-08-01

    Abstract: A relative translation assembly operable with a drive mechanism. The relative translation assembly can have a fixed support member, a translatable member supported by the fixed support member, and a translation guide portion to facilitate translation of the translatable member relative to the fixed support member. The translation guide portion can have a fixed translation member and a movable translation member. The movable translation member can be configured to maintain preload on the fixed and movable translation members and accommodate thermal expansion. The drive mechanism can be configured to cause translation of the translatable member relative to the fixed support member.

    Relative Translation System
    7.
    发明申请
    Relative Translation System 有权
    相对翻译系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160033017A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-04

    申请号:US14446079

    申请日:2014-07-29

    Abstract: A relative translation system is disclosed. The relative translation system can include a relative translation assembly and a drive mechanism. The relative translation assembly can have a fixed support member, a translatable member supported by the fixed support member, and a translation guide portion to facilitate translation of the translatable member relative to the fixed support member. The translation guide portion can have a fixed translation member and a movable translation member. The movable translation member can be configured to maintain preload on the fixed and movable translation members and accommodate thermal expansion. The drive mechanism can be configured to cause translation of the translatable member relative to the fixed support member.

    Abstract translation: 公开了相对翻译系统。 相对翻译系统可以包括相对翻译组件和驱动机构。 相对平移组件可以具有固定支撑构件,由固定支撑构件支撑的可平移构件和平移引导部分,以便于平移构件相对于固定支撑构件的平移。 翻译引导部分可以具有固定的翻译构件和可移动的翻译构件。 可移动平移构件可以构造成在固定和可移动的平移构件上保持预载,并适应热膨胀。 驱动机构可以被配置为使可平移构件相对于固定支撑构件平移。

    Multi-flexure isolation system utilizing pseudoelastic multi-axis rotational flexures

    公开(公告)号:US12117064B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-15

    申请号:US17672641

    申请日:2022-02-15

    CPC classification number: F16F15/046 F16B2200/77 F16F2224/0258

    Abstract: A multi-flexure payload isolation device for isolating a payload from outside forces. The device can include a housing comprising an interior cavity configured to receive and support the payload. The device can further include a first flexure and a second flexure, each including a plurality of spokes made of a pseudoelastic shape-memory alloy anchored to the housing and configured to support the payload from the housing through an opening in the housing. The first and second flexures can each further include a common hub attached to a side of the payload and disposed in the opening in the housing wherein the each of the pluralities of spokes are anchored to the respective common hub.

    Multi-Flexure Isolation System Utilizing Pseudoelastic Multi-Axis Rotational Flexures

    公开(公告)号:US20230258223A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-17

    申请号:US17672641

    申请日:2022-02-15

    CPC classification number: F16B1/0014 F16F15/046 F16F2224/0258

    Abstract: A multi-flexure payload isolation device for isolating a payload from outside forces. The device can include a housing comprising an interior cavity configured to receive and support the payload. The device can further include a first flexure and a second flexure, each including a plurality of spokes made of a pseudoelastic shape-memory alloy anchored to the housing and configured to support the payload from the housing through an opening in the housing. The first and second flexures can each further include a common hub attached to a side of the payload and disposed in the opening in the housing wherein the each of the pluralities of spokes are anchored to the respective common hub.

    Superelastic Multi Axis Flexure
    10.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230258222A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-17

    申请号:US17672637

    申请日:2022-02-15

    CPC classification number: F16B1/0014 F16F15/04

    Abstract: A multi-axis payload isolation device for isolating a payload from outside motions. The multi-axis payload isolation device includes a payload mount base, a housing, and a flexure. The payload mount base is configured to support a payload. The housing includes an interior cavity for receiving and supporting the payload mount base. The flexure includes a plurality of radial supports and a common hub. The plurality of radial supports attach the payload mount base to the housing and are made of a superelastic shape-memory alloy. The common hub is configured to connect each of the plurality of radial supports to the payload mount base.

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