Rigid deformable reflectors and methods of manufacturing thereof

摘要

A rigid deformable reflector for heating a target, the rigid deformable reflector having a reflective surface capable of being rigidly deformed, a backing surface capable of supporting the reflective surface, and a concave shape. A method of deforming a rigid deformable reflector utilizing a deforming mechanism, wherein the rigid deformable reflector has a reflective surface and the deforming mechanism has a base and an actuator, the method having the steps of: placing a rigid deformable reflector onto the deforming mechanism, and activating the actuator thereby causing a first force to be applied to the rigid deformable reflector and deforming the shape of the rigid deformable reflector beyond its elastic limit.

主权项

1. A reflector deforming system for deforming a rigid deformable reflector comprising:
a rigid deformable reflector comprising a reflective surface and a backing surface comprising an interior surface, wherein the rigid deformable reflector is capable of being rigidly deformed beyond its elastic limit and capable of heating a mold, and a deforming mechanism capable of deforming the backing surface, the deforming mechanism comprising a gasket comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, a base comprising a frame comprising a top surface, and an actuator, wherein the base engages the backing surface, the engagement of the base with the backing surface defines a chamber, the actuator is capable of applying a force to the rigid deformable reflector, the bottom surface of the gasket engages the top surface of the frame, the top surface of the gasket engages the interior surface of the backing surface, and the gasket is capable of creating an air tight seal between the backing surface and the base.