Optical system mounts
AssigneeGoodrich Corporation
InventorsLuke N. Asselin, Davis Lange, Gordon Sim, Christopher William Helmke
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Abstract
An optical system mount assembly can include a first post and a movable mount configured to mount an optical element, the moveable mount being configured to move relative to the first post assembly between a first position and a second position. The assembly can include a first magnetic latch system member disposed on or within the first post, and a second magnetic latch system member disposed on or within the moveable mount such that the first magnetic latch system member magnetically interacts with the second magnetic latch system member to magnetically latch the moveable mount to the first post in the first position.
Claims19
An optical system mount assembly, comprising:
- a first post;
- a movable mount configured to mount an optical element, wherein the moveable mount is configured to move relative to the first post assembly between a first position and a second position;
- a first magnetic latch system member disposed on or within the first post;
- and
- a second magnetic latch system member disposed on or within the moveable mount such that the first magnetic latch system member magnetically interacts with the second magnetic latch system member to magnetically latch the moveable mount to the first post in the first position.
The assembly of claim 15, wherein the one or more adjustable stop members are made of non-ferrous material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.