公开(公告)号：US4784488A

公开(公告)日：1988-11-15

申请号：US900730

申请日：1986-08-27

Applicant: Walter M. Doyle ,  Norman S. Hughes

Inventor： Walter M. Doyle ,  Norman S. Hughes

IPC: G01J3/08 ,  G01J3/453 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G01B9/02 ,  G01N21/01

CPC classification number: G02B7/182 ,  G01J3/08 ,  G01J3/453 ,  G01N2201/024

Abstract: A modular spectrometer system is disclosed which includes various types of standard building blocks which permit: (a) a multiple accessory system in which experiments can be readily switched from one accessory to another; and (b) easy and cost effective revision of the multiple accessory system as desired. Optical switch components are provided which facilitate steering and switching of the radiation paths, and which are capable of being assembled from standard parts. Modular connecting tubes and interface elements are provided to interconnect components in the system. Component substitutions and position adjustments may be readily accomplished without loss of alignment in the system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种模块化光谱仪系统，其包括各种类型的标准构建块，其允许：（a）多个附件系统，其中实验可以容易地从一个附件切换到另一个附件; 和（b）根据需要容易且成本有效地修订多个附件系统。 提供了光开关部件，其便于辐射路径的转向和切换，并且能够从标准部件组装。 提供了模块化的连接管和接口元件来连接系统中的部件。 组件替换和位置调整可以容易地实现，而不会在系统中失去对准。

公开(公告)号：US3701603A

公开(公告)日：1972-10-31

申请号：US3701603D

申请日：1969-11-03

Applicant: ROY E BOOSTROM ,  ARMAN MANDELL ,  LEWIS MALTER

Inventor： BOOSTROM ROY E ,  MANDELL ARMAN ,  MALTER LEWIS

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G09B23/22 ,  G01N1/10 ,  G01J3/48

CPC classification number: G01N21/253 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01N2201/024 ,  G09B23/22

Abstract: A COMBINATION TEACHING AID AND MODULAR INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM IN WHICH A PLURALITY OF MODULES ARE PROVIDED, EACH HAVING A SEPARATE FUNCTION, AND IN WHICH THE DIFFERENT MODULES ARE ADAPTED TO BE PLACED TOGETHER IN DIFFERENT COMBINATIONS TO PROVIDE DIFFERENT OPTICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS. THE MODULES INCLUDE A LIGHT SOURCE FOR PROVIDING LIGHT, A DETECTOR MODULE FOR RECEIVING LIGHT WHICH HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO A SAMPLE COMPARTMENT MODULE WHICH RECEIVES ONE OR MORE SAMPLES TO BE ANALYZED, AND MANY INCLUDE DISPLAY MEANS IN THE FORM OF A METER OR THE LIKE FOR READING THE OUTPUT OF THE DETECTOR MODULE. THE COMBINATION MAY ALSO INCLUDE A MONOCHROMATOR UNIT FOR PROVIDING SUBSTANTIALLY MONOCHROMATIC LIGHT, AND A FILTER MODULE WHICH IS ADAPTED TO CONTAIN ONE OR MORE FILTERS THROUGH WHICH A LIGHT BEAM MAY BE PASSED FOR OBTAINING A BEAM OF DESIRED FREQUENCY. DIFFERENT ARRANGEMENTS OF THE VARIOUS MODULES WILL PRODUCE A SPECTROPHOTOMETER, A FILTER PHOTOMETER, OR A NEPHELOMETER. THE DESCRIBED MODULE UNITS ARE ARRANGED SO THAT AT LEAST SOME OF THEM MAY BE DISPOSED ON A BASE AND OPTICALLY ALIGNED BY MEANS OF COMBINATION ADJUSTING AND CLAMPING MEANS, SO THAT THE UNITS MAY BE THEREAFTER MOVED, OR REPLACED AS DESIRED WITHOUT AFFECTING THE ALIGNMENT THEREOF. THE DESCRIBED UNITS ARE CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED SO THAT ALL THE SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF EACH MODULE MAY DE DIRECTLY OBSERVED BY THE STUDENT. THEREFORE, EACH MODULE IS ADAPTED TO PERFORM A MINIMUM NUMBER OF FUNCTIONS, AND THE MODULAR CONCEPT AND THE CONSTRUCTION FEATURES ARE USED AS A TEACHING AID USED TO EMPHASIZE THE RELATION BETWEEN VARIOUS SYSTEMS OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS. THE FILTER COMPARTMENT MODULE AND THE SAMPLE COMPARTMENT MODULE INCLUDE HOLDER MEANS FOR HOLDING LIGHT FILTERS OR SAMPLE UNITS, AND THE HOLDER MEANS FOR HOLDING LIGHT SO AS TO FACILITATE INTERCHANGE OF THE SAMPLE HOLDERS AND FILTER UNITS, AND TO BE ADAPTED FOR USE WITHOUT CHANGE TO PERFORM DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS IN DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATIONS.