公开(公告)号：US20160004027A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14769895

申请日：2014-09-19

Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Inventor： Adam J. MARCINUK ,  Michael J. SHAW ,  David E. THOMPSON

IPC: G02B7/00 ,  F16C11/10

CPC classification number: G02B7/008 ,  F16C11/103 ,  G02B7/181

Abstract: An athermal locking mechanism apparatus for large optic mounts is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one locking nut, at least one flexurized spring collet attached to a rigid base structure, a pivot shaft engaged with an optical yolk on a rotational axis of symmetry and a plurality of threads that joins the locking nuts with the flexurized spring collet The threads provide an increased level of a radial clamping force onto the pivot shaft. The interference generated between the locking nut and the spring collet causes all flexures to squeeze down onto the shaft, applying a purely symmetric radial force during the locking process. This eliminates any induced rotational torque and prevents the optical element from moving during the locking process after being properly aligned.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于大型光学支架的无热锁定机构装置。 该装置包括至少一个锁定螺母，至少一个连接到刚性基部结构的挠曲弹簧夹头，与旋转对称轴线上的光学蛋黄接合的枢转轴和将锁定螺母与柔性弹簧连接的多个螺纹 夹头螺纹提供了增加水平的径向夹紧力到枢轴上。 在锁定螺母和弹簧夹头之间产生的干扰使得所有弯曲部分被挤压到轴上，在锁定过程中施加纯对称的径向力。 这消除了任何诱导的旋转扭矩，并且防止光学元件在正确对准之后在锁定过程期间移动。

公开(公告)号：US20200161825A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-21

申请号：US16196006

申请日：2018-11-20

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Inventor： James P. ZONA ,  Gerard J. PELLETIER ,  David E. THOMPSON

IPC: H01S3/04 ,  H01S3/042 ,  F28F3/12 ,  F28F27/00

Abstract: A system and method for liquid cooling an optical bench to provide for thermal stability. The liquid cooled bench may optionally be chilled with a cold plate. In some cases, individual components which generate excess heat contain circulating fluid connected to a network of channels within the optical bench to provide for cooling and even distribution of liquid flow and temperature.