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| | Multi-degree of freedom mount - Patent 4655548 |
 | | The present invention is a mount for an optical device having six degrees of freedom and is intended for use in optical systems such as an optical correlator, a scanning television camera, a robotic eye, or optical bench systems involving mirrors, lenses, or light sources such as lasers or other optical components. |
 | | The translation adjustment and the degree of rotation of freedom is governed by the relative sizing and spacing of the components, and as will hereinafter be described, can be assembled with a wide variety of spacing adjustments. |
 | | As illustrated, the device generally provides for 3 degrees of rotation about each of the x, y and z axes with zero linear movement, but as would be apparent to one skilled in the art, the amount of rotational movement available is determined by the clearance space provided. |
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