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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2024
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2022
Zebra Technologies Corporation, Lincolnshire, IL (US);
Alexander J. Naney, Kings Park, NY (US);
Zebra Technologies Corporation, Lincolnshire, IL (US);
Abstract
A barcode reader, an imaging engine, and an optical assembly and method for assembling such to maintain stability through physical shock and to control decentration are disclosed herein. An example optical assembly includes an actuator, adjustable lens group, and rear lens group. The actuator includes an inner carriage, wherein one or more inner walls of the inner carriage are at least partially threaded. The adjustable lens group includes a first lens element, wherein the first lens element is threaded and held in place by the at least partially threaded one or more inner walls of the inner carriage, and a second lens element, wherein the second lens element is coupled to the first lens element, and further wherein the second lens element is fixedly co-located to the first lens element. The front lens group is actively aligned to the rear lens group, which includes one or more fixed optical elements.