LOW STRESS MOUNTING CONFIGURATION FOR OPTICAL COMPONENT

摘要

A system includes a dome-shaped optical component having a substantially circular edge and a mounting base for the optical component. A recess is in an outer surface of the optical component. A projection on an inner surface of the mounting base and is configured to engage the recess. An adhesive material is between the optical component and the mounting base. The adhesive material forms an upper band and a lower band with a void between the upper band and the lower band. The void is positioned relative to the recess in the outer surface of the optical component such that a bending stress in the optical component at the recess is less than what the bending stress would be without the void. A heater is inside and thermally coupled to the optical component.

主权项

1. A system for mounting an optical component to a mounting base, the system comprising:
a first retention mechanism configured to hold the optical component and the mounting base together; and a second retention mechanism configured to hold the optical component and the mounting base together, wherein the first retention mechanism comprises an adhesive material in a joint between the optical component and the mounting base, and wherein the adhesive material forms an upper band and a lower band with a void between the upper band and the lower band.