US 12,214,386 B2 · Structural-coupling system for laser and method of use

Abstract

A structural coupling for use within a laser system. In a preferred embodiment, a laser system for cleaning purposes would be displaced within a facility having dangerous conditions which could potentially damage the components of the laser, such as within a nuclear power facility. Protecting the laser components typically requires shielding which can fail, resulting in potential contamination of laser generator and components. The structural coupling would allow the laser to pass through a structural element to be used on the interior of the facility such that the end effector may be freely used within the facility while the mobile laser unit itself is safely stored outside of the dangerous area. The coupling allows the laser to pass through the structural element or opening to the end effector without exposing the laser itself to potential contamination.

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Dependent claims

A structural coupling system for a laser, the system comprising:

a laser source placed within a lower contaminated zone of a nuclear power facility;
an optical end displaced within a contaminated zone of said nuclear power facility;
a barrier separating said less lower contaminated zone and said contaminated zone;
said optical end connected to a structural coupling passing through said barrier via a first optical fiber;
said laser source connected to said structural coupling via a second optical fiber;
and
wherein said laser source provides the laser to said optical end via said second optical fiber, said structural coupling, and said first optical fiber such that said laser source remains in a lower contaminated zone while said optical end works within said contaminated zone.

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Structural-coupling system for laser and method of use

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Abstract

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