Cam mechanism for moving a sensor within a volume constrained compartment

A mechanism for translating and rotating a component within a volume constrained compartment, comprising:

• a) a cam path defined in an interior surface of an end plate of the compartment and including opposed left and right arcuate side portions and a central vertical portion that conjoins the left and right arcuate side portions;
• b) a cam follower mounted for movement throughout the cam path;
• c) a support assembly connected to the cam follower for carrying the component within the compartment as the cam follower moves throughout the cam path;
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• d) a flipper cam mounted for movement relative to the cam path between a first position permitting the cam follower to move within the left arcuate side portion and central vertical portion of the cam path so as to translate and rotate the component within a left side of the compartment and a second position permitting the cam follower to move within the right arcuate side portion and central vertical portion of the cam path so as to translate and rotate the component within a right side of the compartment.