Thermal management system for 3D imaging systems, opto-mechanical alignment mechanism and focusing mechanism for 3D imaging systems, and optical tracker for 3D imaging systems
AssigneeSeikowave, Inc.
InventorShawn E Thomas
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Abstract
A multi-dimensional solution directed to a system and associated apparatus for 3-dimensional imaging system (3DIS) incorporating unique facets to adjust relative orientation and nominal focus between the primary components of the 3DIS that relies on rectification algorithms to construct 3-dimensional point clouds. The device includes a camera, camera lens assembly, projector, an auxiliary fine adjustment device for the projector, focus mount plate, mirror mount, and mirror.
Claims16
An apparatus for 3-dimensional imaging system (3DIS) adapted for relative orientation adjustment to construct 3-dimensional point clouds, the apparatus comprising:
- a camera, a camera lens assembly, a projector, an auxiliary fine adjustment device for the projector, a mount plate, a mirror mount, and a mirror;
- said camera with said camera lens assembly, said projector, and said mirror mount affixed to said mount plate;
- a plurality of flexible thermally conductive pathways in communication with said mount plate and at least one wall of a housing for the apparatus;
- said projector, said auxiliary fine adjustment device, said mirror, and said mirror mount contained by said housing;
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- a heat-sink assembly in contact with a backside of said mount plate, said heatsink assembly oriented for communication with an environment outside said housing.
An apparatus for 3-dimensional imaging system (3DIS), comprising:
- a camera with a camera lens assembly, and a projector;
- said camera with said camera lens assembly and said projector affixed to a mount plate;
- a heat-sink assembly in contact with a backside of said mount plate, said heatsink assembly oriented for communication with an environment outside a housing for the apparatus, said heat-sink assembly comprising an external heatsink with a plurality of fins that extend to said environment outside;
- said projector and said mount plate are contained by said housing;
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- a plurality of flexible thermally conductive pathways in communication with said mount plate and at least one wall of said housing for the apparatus.
An apparatus for 3-dimensional imaging system (3DIS), comprising:
- a camera with a camera lens assembly, a projector, an auxiliary fine adjustment device for the projector, and a mirror;
- said camera with said camera lens assembly and said projector affixed to a mount plate;
- a heat-sink assembly in contact with a backside of said mount plate, said heatsink assembly oriented for communication with an environment outside a housing for the apparatus;
- a flexible thermally conductive pathway in communication with said mount plate and at least one wall of said housing within said area sealed-off;
- wherein an internal assembly comprising said camera with said camera lens assembly, said projector, said auxiliary fine adjustment device, and said mirror are within an area sealed-off from said heat-sink assembly;
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- wherein said heat-sink assembly comprises a plurality of fins arranged to aid in external thermal convection to said environment of internal thermal loads generated within said area sealed-off.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.