Crystal mount for laser application

摘要

An optical crystal can be mounted to a mounting block configured to receive the crystal. A base portion on the mounting block utilizes two walls forming a corner and a single biasing spring clip to secure the crystal. The spring clip applies forces in two different directions substantially orthogonal to the two walls. The spring clip is based off a symmetrical geometry which applies nearly the same force application in both directions. The spring also features rounded bend regions that contact the crystal in such a way as to reduce the presence of point loads or stress risers. The length of contact along the crystal is maximized, allowing for proper force distribution and a sufficient surface are contact for static holding capabilities.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
a) a body comprising:
a receptacle for receiving a crystal, the receptacle extending in the longitudinal direction, the receptacle comprising a first wall extending in the longitudinal direction and a second wall extending in the longitudinal direction, the first wall and the second wall being substantially perpendicular to one another to form a corner region extending in the longitudinal direction; b) one or more spring clips securable to the body configured to exert forces on two different faces of a crystal to push the crystal into a corner of the receptacle, wherein the one or more spring clips include a spring clip having
a rounded first bend region extending in the longitudinal direction;a rounded second bend region extending in the longitudinal direction;a biasing region connecting the first bend region to the second bend region a first leaf region connected to the rounded first bend region, the first leaf region extending laterally away from the rounded first bend region;a second leaf region connected to the rounded second bend region, the second leaf region extending laterally away from the rounded second bend region.