发明名称 |
Mount for an optical instrument |
摘要 |
<p>A mount (2) for an optical instrument (4) such as a spherically mounted retro-reflector (SMR) is disclosed. The mount comprises a base (5) and a substantially annular shoulder (6) formed on the base (5) and defining a nest (8) for receiving the optical instrument (4). The shoulder (6) comprises at least one engagement feature (18) for engaging the optical instrument (4), a profile of the engagement feature (18) comprising a substantially continuous convex curve. The engagement feature (18) may for example comprise a ridge (18) having a convexly curved sectional profile and a concavely curved linear profile. In another embodiment the mount (2) also comprises a magnet (16) mounted in the base (5) for urging the optical instrument (4) into engagement with the nest (8), the magnet (16) being bonded to a support ring (22) that is fitted into the base (5).</p> |
申请公布号 |
GB2496601(B) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.04.08 |
申请号 |
GB20110019648 |
申请日期 |
2011.11.15 |
申请人 |
IDEA ENGINEERS LIMITED |
发明人 |
GILES ATKINSON;MIKE KANN;RICHARD ARMSTRONG |
分类号 |
G02B5/12;G02B7/182;G02B7/198 |
主分类号 |
G02B5/12 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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