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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2000
Terence N Melford, Bristol, GB;
Reinshaw PLC, , GB;
Abstract
A module for mounting an optical element (e.g. a lens) in a predetermined position in an optical apparatus comprises a carrying member which holds the optical element and a receiving member, for attachment to the optical apparatus, for receiving the carrying member. The carrying member is guided into the receiving member transverse to the optical axis of the optical element by a combination of pins on the carrying member engaging with grooves in the receiving member and pins on the receiving member engaging with recessed ledges on the carrying member. Locating elements on the carrying member engage with locating elements on the receiving member to constrain the degrees of freedom of the carrying member kinematically. Magnets hold the carrying member and receiving member together.