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公开(公告)号:US12115584B2
公开(公告)日:2024-10-15
申请号:US18304478
申请日:2023-04-21
Inventor: John J. Polizotti , Craig J. Paggi , Michael J. Shaw
IPC: B22F5/10 , B22F10/28 , B22F10/47 , B22F10/60 , B22F10/64 , B22F10/66 , B22F10/80 , B33Y80/00 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y70/00 , G06F113/10
CPC classification number: B22F5/10 , B22F10/47 , B22F10/60 , B22F10/64 , B22F10/66 , B33Y80/00 , B22F10/28 , B22F10/80 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y70/00 , G06F2113/10 , B22F2999/00 , B22F10/64 , B22F3/15 , B22F2003/248 , B22F2999/00 , B22F10/66 , B22F2003/247 , B22F2999/00 , B22F10/62 , B22F2003/242 , B22F2998/10 , B22F10/28 , B22F10/64 , B22F10/66
Abstract: A 3D-printed reflective optic providing very high specific stiffness through the utilization of a hollow shelled design, with closed back, filled with high-stiffness internal volumetric space-filling open-cell lattice structures. Structurally-integrated sacrificial structures are included for the purposes of reduction or elimination of tooling during post-processing operations.
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公开(公告)号:US20160072248A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-10
申请号:US14844417
申请日:2015-09-03
Inventor: Benjamin R. Johnson , Michael J. Shaw , Tyler Forbes
CPC classification number: H01S3/0407 , G02B6/4457 , H01S3/042 , H01S3/06704 , H01S3/0675 , H01S3/094003 , H01S3/09415 , H01S3/23
Abstract: A fiber optic laser for use in high stress environments is provided. The fiber optic laser comprises a hollow spool structure housing a fiber in a spiral groove in an interior surface of said hollow spool structure, wherein the fiber is mechanically supported along an entirety of its length within the hollow spool structure. Fluid channels are formed within the hollow spool structure, wherein a quantity of coolant is movable through the fluid channels to provide high-precision thermal management of the fiber.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于高应力环境的光纤激光器。 光纤激光器包括将纤维容纳在所述中空卷轴结构的内表面中的螺旋槽中的中空卷轴结构,其中所述纤维在其整个长度内在所述中空卷轴结构内机械地支撑。 流体通道形成在中空卷轴结构内,其中一定数量的冷却剂可移动通过流体通道,以提供对纤维的高精度热管理。
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公开(公告)号:US10007066B1
公开(公告)日:2018-06-26
申请号:US15489257
申请日:2017-04-17
Inventor: Benjamin R. Johnson , Jeffrey L. Jew , Michael J. Shaw , Philip R. Staver
CPC classification number: G02B6/3604 , G02B6/2706 , G02B6/29361
Abstract: A fiber optic rotary joint includes a first fiber optic cable operably coupled to one of a stator and a rotor and a second fiber optic cable operably coupled to the other of the stator and the rotor. The stator and the rotor define a free space optical path between the first fiber optic cable and the second fiber optic cable. The rotor is rotatable about an axis of rotation parallel and collinear with an optical axis of at least one end of the fiber optic rotary joint. A first beam conditioning mechanism is configured to condition a light beam emitted from the first fiber optic cable and a second beam conditioning mechanism is configured to focus the conditioned light beam into the second fiber optic cable.
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公开(公告)号:US09680279B2
公开(公告)日:2017-06-13
申请号:US14844417
申请日:2015-09-03
Inventor: Benjamin R. Johnson , Michael J. Shaw , Tyler Forbes
IPC: G02B6/00 , G02B6/36 , H01S3/04 , H01S3/067 , G02B6/44 , H01S3/23 , H01S3/094 , H01S3/0941 , H01S3/042
CPC classification number: H01S3/0407 , G02B6/4457 , H01S3/042 , H01S3/06704 , H01S3/0675 , H01S3/094003 , H01S3/09415 , H01S3/23
Abstract: A fiber optic laser for use in high stress environments is provided. The fiber optic laser comprises a hollow spool structure housing a fiber in a spiral groove in an interior surface of said hollow spool structure, wherein the fiber is mechanically supported along an entirety of its length within the hollow spool structure. Fluid channels are formed within the hollow spool structure, wherein a quantity of coolant is movable through the fluid channels to provide high-precision thermal management of the fiber.
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公开(公告)号:US09407059B2
公开(公告)日:2016-08-02
申请号:US14629749
申请日:2015-02-24
Inventor: Leonard A. Pomeranz , Joseph M. Owen , Michael J. Shaw , David P. Kelly , Philip R. Staver , Peter A. Budni , John C. Wikman
CPC classification number: H01S3/11 , G02F1/353 , G02F1/395 , H01S3/0092 , H01S3/025 , H01S3/094038 , H01S3/094053 , H01S5/0092
Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for providing a laser system. In one specific example embodiment, the system includes a thulium-doped fiber laser coupled by silica glass fiber to a remote optical converter (ROC) including a Ho:YAG laser and, optionally, an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) utilizing in germanium phosphide (ZnGeP2; ZGP) or orientation-patterned gallium arsenide (OPGaAs). The fiber laser may emit a low-peak-power, continuous wave pump signal that pumps the Ho:YAG laser, which in turn emits a higher-peak-power, pulsed signal. When included, the OPO can be used to convert the resultant, pulsed signal to a longer wavelength (e.g., about 2-5 μm, or greater). In some cases, distributed architecture and reduced weight/bulk may be realized while eliminating the need to actively cool the ROC for operation, for example, over a broad temperature range (e.g., −55-125° C.). Also, methods of preparing high-peak-power, pulsed signals using such systems are disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供激光系统的技术和架构。 在一个具体示例实施例中,该系统包括通过石英玻璃光纤耦合到包括Ho:YAG激光器的远程光学转换器(ROC)的ium掺杂光纤激光器,以及可选地使用磷化锗(OPO)的光学参量振荡器 ZnGeP2; ZGP)或取向图案化的砷化镓(OPGaAs)。 光纤激光器可以发射低峰值功率的连续波泵浦信号,该信号泵送Ho:YAG激光器,该激光器又发射更高峰值功率的脉冲信号。 当包括时,OPO可用于将所得到的脉冲信号转换为更长的波长(例如约2-5μm或更大)。 在一些情况下,可以实现分布式架构和减轻重量/体积,而不需要主动冷却ROC以进行操作,例如在宽的温度范围(例如-55-125℃)下。 此外,公开了使用这种系统制备高峰值功率脉冲信号的方法。
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公开(公告)号:US20150171590A1
公开(公告)日:2015-06-18
申请号:US14629749
申请日:2015-02-24
Inventor: Leonard A. Pomeranz , Joseph M. Owen , Michael J. Shaw , David P. Kelly , Philip R. Staver , Peter A. Budni , John C. Wikman
IPC: H01S3/11
CPC classification number: H01S3/11 , G02F1/353 , G02F1/395 , H01S3/0092 , H01S3/025 , H01S3/094038 , H01S3/094053 , H01S5/0092
Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for providing a laser system. In one specific example embodiment, the system includes a thulium-doped fiber laser coupled by silica glass fiber to a remote optical converter (ROC) including a Ho:YAG laser and, optionally, an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) utilizing in germanium phosphide (ZnGeP2, ZGP) or orientation-patterned gallium arsenide (OPGaAs). The fiber laser may emit a low-peak-power, continuous wave pump signal that pumps the Ho:YAG laser, which in turn emits a higher-peak-power, pulsed signal. When included, the OPO can be used to convert the resultant, pulsed signal to a longer wavelength (e.g., about 2-5 μm, or greater). In some cases, distributed architecture and reduced weight/bulk may be realized while eliminating the need to actively cool the ROC for operation, for example, over a broad temperature range (e.g., −55-125° C.). Also, methods of preparing high-peak-power, pulsed signals using such systems are disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供激光系统的技术和架构。 在一个具体示例实施例中,该系统包括通过石英玻璃光纤耦合到包括Ho:YAG激光器的远程光学转换器(ROC)的ium掺杂光纤激光器,以及可选地使用磷化锗(OPO)的光学参量振荡器 ZnGeP2,ZGP)或取向图案化的砷化镓(OPGaAs)。 光纤激光器可以发射低峰值功率的连续波泵浦信号,该信号泵送Ho:YAG激光器,该激光器又发射更高峰值功率的脉冲信号。 当包括时,OPO可用于将所得到的脉冲信号转换为更长的波长(例如约2-5μm或更大)。 在一些情况下,可以实现分布式架构和减轻重量/体积,而不需要主动冷却ROC以进行操作,例如在宽的温度范围(例如-55-125℃)下。 此外,公开了使用这种系统制备高峰值功率脉冲信号的方法。
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公开(公告)号:US11852211B2
公开(公告)日:2023-12-26
申请号:US17017218
申请日:2020-09-10
Inventor: Benjamin K. Campbell , Robert Chadbourne , Ryan Dippel , Michael J. Shaw
CPC classification number: F16F1/10 , F16F1/021 , F16F1/043 , B33Y80/00 , F16F2224/0216 , F16F2228/06 , F16F2238/024
Abstract: A 3D printed additively manufactured (AM) elliptical bifurcating torsion flexure assembly system includes a base section; elliptical bifurcating torsion springs, each including a bifurcated legs section supported by the base; a bifurcated elliptical torsion spring section contiguous with the bifurcated legs section; and a single upper section contiguous with the elliptical torsion spring section. The single upper section includes a connection component, and the device material includes Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) heat-treated Ti6Al4V. The elliptical bifurcating torsion flexure assembly is printed as one part by a 3D additive manufacturing process, and the bifurcation maintains consistent balance while being torqued. The stiffness-spring rate of the device is at least partly controlled by varying cross-sectional shape and diameters by the 3D additive manufacturing printing.
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公开(公告)号:US09684146B2
公开(公告)日:2017-06-20
申请号:US14769895
申请日:2014-09-19
Inventor: Adam J. Marcinuk , Michael J. Shaw , David E. Thompson
CPC classification number: G02B7/008 , F16C11/103 , G02B7/181
Abstract: A temperature insensitive locking apparatus for use with large optical mounts having at least one locking nut having an internal threaded portion adjacent to an internal tapered portion, at least one flexurized spring collet attached to a rigid base structure having an external threaded portion and a plurality of tapered flexures, a pivot shaft engaged with an optical yoke on a rotational axis of symmetry wherein when the internal threads of the locking nut engage with the external threads of the flexurized spring collet an increased level of a radial clamping force is provided around the pivot shaft.
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公开(公告)号:US20150309275A1
公开(公告)日:2015-10-29
申请号:US14649584
申请日:2014-10-02
Applicant: Benjamin R. JOHNSON , David P. KELLY , Michael J. SHAW , BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.
Inventor: Benjamin R. Johnson , David P. Kelly , Michael J. Shaw
IPC: G02B6/44
CPC classification number: G02B6/4407 , G02B6/3814 , G02B6/4268 , G02B6/4296 , G02B6/4436 , G02B6/4477
Abstract: A system and method for passing a fiber cable through a fiber connector is presented. A fiber connector includes an outer body and a series of flutes inside the outer body. The outer body forms an interior chamber that has a first opening and a second opening. The first opening allows a coolant to flow into the first opening and the first and second openings allow the fiber cable to pass through the first opening and the second opening and through the fiber connector. A series of flutes are attached to an inner surface of the outer body and extend into the interior chamber. The flutes are spaced apart from each other and extend from the inner surface toward the fiber cable but do not touch the fiber cable when no liquid is flowing in the fiber connector.
Abstract translation: 提出了一种使光纤通过光纤连接器的系统和方法。 光纤连接器包括外部主体和外部主体内的一系列凹槽。 外部主体形成具有第一开口和第二开口的内部室。 第一开口允许冷却剂流入第一开口,并且第一和第二开口允许光缆穿过第一开口和第二开口并穿过光纤连接器。 一系列凹槽连接到外体的内表面并延伸到内腔中。 凹槽彼此间隔开并从内表面向纤维缆线延伸,但是当光纤连接器中没有液体流动时,不会接触光缆。
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公开(公告)号:US11226436B2
公开(公告)日:2022-01-18
申请号:US16718608
申请日:2019-12-18
Inventor: Jeffrey L. Jew , Ian B. Murray , Michael J. Shaw
Abstract: The system and method for combining two optical assemblies into the same volume, particularly when the field of view of the two assemblies are different, so that the overall volume and size, weight and power (SWaP) for the system is reduced. This also allows both subsystems (e.g., narrow field of view (NFOV) and wide field of view (WFOV) to use a single aperture and the same external protective window, reducing overall cost for a system of co-located dissimilar optical systems in a single aperture.
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