Compact mounting for local oscillator laser launch

摘要

A compact LIDAR pointing assembly can comprise a body, first and second ferrules, and a clip component that can be used to maintain an engagement between the first and second ferrules and an alignment of light emanating from the first and second ferrules relative to received light propagating along an optical axis of the assembly. The ferrules can be pivoted to adjust the orientation of the light emanating from the ferrules.

主权项

1. A compact LIDAR pointing assembly, comprising:
a body comprising an optical axis, a first engagement structure, and a second engagement structure; a first ferrule having a first mating structure configured to engage with the first engagement structure; a second ferrule having a second mating structure configured to engage with the second engagement structure; and a clip component comprising first and second springs contacting the respective first and second ferrules, at least a portion of the first and second ferrules being radially interposed between the respective first and second springs and the respective first and second engagement structures; wherein the first and second springs maintain an engagement and a relative alignment of the first and second ferrules with the first and second engagement structures such that received light propagating along the optical axis can be aligned with light emanating from the first and second ferrules.