Abstract:
The invention is a pneumatically actuated energy collection device. The device includes a support which has an energy collector thereon. A shutter is slidably attached to the support and can be moved between a first "closed" position and a second "open" position. In its first position, the shutter covers the collector and in its second position, the shutter uncovers the collector. The shutter is biased into one of the positions. A chamber is disposed adjacent to the shutter so that when the chamber is pressurized, the shutter bias is overcome and the shutter is moved between the first position and the second position.
Abstract:
The invention includes a method for collecting radiation. An electromechanical radiation collection device is disposed in a roll to collect radiation directed at the roll. The invention is also an apparatus comprising a roll having an outer surface. An electromechanical radiation collection device is disposed in the roll.
Abstract:
A support channel for a light fiber includes a fiber support member designed to partially circumscribe a light fiber, first and second legs, and first and second feet at the ends of the first and second legs. The fiber support member includes first and second sides and a flexure region between the first and second sides. The first and second sides join the fiber support member at the intersections of the flexure region with the first and second sides, respectively.