Laser measurement apparatus having a removable and replaceable beam dump

    公开(公告)号:US11874163B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-16

    申请号:US17576059

    申请日:2022-01-14

    CPC classification number: G01J1/4257 G01J1/0271 G01J1/0403 G01J1/0407

    Abstract: The present application discloses an apparatus configured to measure characteristics of high power beams of laser energy used in material processing. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing having a first compartment and a second compartment separated from each other to reduce the transfer of thermal energy between them. Optical modules having optical sensors configured to measure characteristics of the high power beam are mounted in the first compartment. An optical window operative to allow a significant portion of the beam to propagate therethrough is mounted in an intermediate housing member separating the first and second compartments. A removable and replaceable beam dump configured to absorb most of the high power beam is positioned in the second compartment. The removability/replaceability of the beam dump enables operation of the apparatus without active cooling of the beam dump assembly, simplifying the apparatus and protecting the optical sensors in the first compartment.

    THERMOPILE LASER SENSOR WITH RESPONSE TIME ACCELERATION AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE

    公开(公告)号:US20230375418A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-23

    申请号:US18029686

    申请日:2021-09-28

    CPC classification number: G01K17/003 G01K7/021

    Abstract: The present application discloses an improved thermopile laser sensor apparatus and methods of use. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a sensor body having a first sensor body recess and a second sensor body recess formed therein, with a substrate positioned in the first sensor body recess in thermal communication with the sensor body. The substrate includes at least one absorber attached thereto and configured to absorb a portion of a beam of laser energy. A first thermal sensor in thermal communication with the substrate and the sensor body may be formed on or attached to the substrate. A second thermal sensor in thermal communication with the sensor body may be positioned in the second sensor body recess. A thermal barrier configured to reduce the rate of transfer of thermal energy from the substrate to the second thermal sensor may be positioned between the substrate and the second thermal sensor.

    Zoom Lens With Dual-Rail Guide System
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230288681A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-14

    申请号:US17691351

    申请日:2022-03-10

    Inventor: Nahum Ahituv

    CPC classification number: G02B15/142 G02B7/10 G02B7/005 G02B3/04

    Abstract: The present application discloses a zoom lens assembly having a first static lens group and a second static lens group defining an assembly optical axis secured to a lens support. A first guide member having a first guide member axis is secured to the lens support, and a second guide member having a second guide member axis is secured to the first guide member. A first mobile carriage is slidably coupled to the first guide member and a first mobile lens cell having a first optical axis is secured to the first mobile carriage. A second mobile carriage is slidably coupled to the first guide member, with a second mobile lens cell having a second optical axis secured to the second mobile carriage. The zoom lens assembly further includes a third mobile carriage slidably coupled to the second guide member, with a third mobile lens cell having a third optical axis secured to the third mobile carriage. The first guide member axis and the second guide member axis are substantially parallel, and the first optical axis, second optical axis, and the third optical axis are substantially collinear with the assembly optical axis.

    A Photometric Test System for Light Emitting Devices

    公开(公告)号:US20190331526A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-31

    申请号:US16319477

    申请日:2017-08-03

    Abstract: A photometric test system for LED luminaires. The system uses photodetective panels to detect and measure light. By placing an optical absorber layer with low reflectivity and low transmissivity over the photodetective panels, a detection surface which is also an absorber is achieved. This absorber reduces reflection of incident light from the device under test (DUT), and light reflected from the photodetective panels. A pinhole array can be conveniently used for this purpose. This enables the measurement area of the system to be essentially no larger than the emitting area of the DUT. A diffuser positioned between the absorber layer and the photodetective panels increases the accuracy of the system. Simulations and experimental results show that this system can measure total flux with an uncertainty of 4.3%. The demonstrated system is used in 2π geometry. The system measures total flux, color parameters (such as CCT, CRI, chromaticity) and flicker.

    LASER MEASUREMENT APPARATUS HAVING A REMOVABLE AND REPLACEABLE BEAM DUMP

    公开(公告)号:US20240167870A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-23

    申请号:US18410646

    申请日:2024-01-11

    CPC classification number: G01J1/4257 G01J1/0271 G01J1/0403 G01J1/0407

    Abstract: The present application discloses an apparatus and method configured to measure characteristics of high power beams of laser energy used in material processing. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing having a first compartment and a second compartment separated from each other to reduce the transfer of thermal energy between them. Optical modules having optical sensors configured to measure characteristics of the high power beam are mounted in the first compartment. A removable and replaceable beam dump configured to absorb most of the high power beam is positioned in the second compartment. The removability/replaceability of the beam dump enables operation of the apparatus without active cooling of the beam dump assembly, simplifying the apparatus and protecting the optical sensors in the first compartment.

    Zoom Lens Assembly with Flat Coil Extension Spring Termination

    公开(公告)号:US20230125356A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-27

    申请号:US17510119

    申请日:2021-10-25

    Inventor: Nahum Ahituv

    Abstract: The present application discloses a zoom lens assembly utilizing a novel extension spring configured to exert a biasing force on one or more lens cells during operation thereof. In one embodiment, the extension spring includes a spring body having a coil axis, a first spring end region having a first inner coil and a first outer coil formed on the spring body, wherein the coil axis of the spring body transitions from the first inner coil to the first outer coil. The extension spring further includes a second spring end region having a second inner coil and a second outer coil formed on the spring body, wherein the coil axis of the spring body transitions from the second inner coil to the second outer coil. An intermediate spring region having a plurality of intermediate coils extends from the first spring end region to the second spring end region.

    LASER MEASUREMENT APPARATUS HAVING A REMOVABLE AND REPLACEABLE BEAM DUMP

    公开(公告)号:US20250116550A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-10

    申请号:US18986982

    申请日:2024-12-19

    Abstract: The present application discloses various embodiments of an apparatus configured to measure characteristics of a beam of laser energy. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing having a first compartment and a second compartment formed therein. Optical modules having optical sensors configured to measure characteristics of the beam of laser energy are mounted in the first compartment. A removable and replaceable beam dump configured to absorb most of the beam is positioned in the second compartment. The housing may include a housing member positioned between the first and second compartments, to reduce the transfer of thermal energy between them. The removability/replaceability of the beam dump enables operation of the apparatus without active cooling of the beam dump assembly, simplifying the apparatus and protecting the optical sensors in the first compartment.

    Laser measurement apparatus having a removable and replaceable beam dump

    公开(公告)号:US12181337B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-31

    申请号:US18410646

    申请日:2024-01-11

    Abstract: The present application discloses an apparatus and method configured to measure characteristics of high power beams of laser energy used in material processing. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing having a first compartment and a second compartment separated from each other to reduce the transfer of thermal energy between them. Optical modules having optical sensors configured to measure characteristics of the high power beam are mounted in the first compartment. A removable and replaceable beam dump configured to absorb most of the high power beam is positioned in the second compartment. The removability/replaceability of the beam dump enables operation of the apparatus without active cooling of the beam dump assembly, simplifying the apparatus and protecting the optical sensors in the first compartment.

    Laser Measurement Apparatus Having a Removable and Replaceable Beam Dump

    公开(公告)号:US20230228622A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-20

    申请号:US17576059

    申请日:2022-01-14

    CPC classification number: G01J1/4257 G01J1/0271 G01J1/0407 G01J1/0403

    Abstract: The present application discloses an apparatus configured to measure characteristics of high power beams of laser energy used in material processing. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing having a first compartment and a second compartment separated from each other to reduce the transfer of thermal energy between them. Optical modules having optical sensors configured to measure characteristics of the high power beam are mounted in the first compartment. An optical window operative to allow a significant portion of the beam to propagate therethrough is mounted in an intermediate housing member separating the first and second compartments. A removable and replaceable beam dump configured to absorb most of the high power beam is positioned in the second compartment. The removability/replaceability of the beam dump enables operation of the apparatus without active cooling of the beam dump assembly, simplifying the apparatus and protecting the optical sensors in the first compartment.

    Zoom lens with dual-rail guide system

    公开(公告)号:US11927732B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-12

    申请号:US17691351

    申请日:2022-03-10

    Inventor: Nahum Ahituv

    CPC classification number: G02B15/142 G02B3/04 G02B7/005 G02B7/10

    Abstract: The present application discloses a zoom lens assembly having a first static lens group and a second static lens group defining an assembly optical axis secured to a lens support. A first guide member having a first guide member axis is secured to the lens support, and a second guide member having a second guide member axis is secured to the first guide member. A first mobile carriage is slidably coupled to the first guide member and a first mobile lens cell having a first optical axis is secured to the first mobile carriage. A second mobile carriage is slidably coupled to the first guide member, with a second mobile lens cell having a second optical axis secured to the second mobile carriage. The zoom lens assembly further includes a third mobile carriage slidably coupled to the second guide member, with a third mobile lens cell having a third optical axis secured to the third mobile carriage. The first guide member axis and the second guide member axis are substantially parallel, and the first optical axis, second optical axis, and the third optical axis are substantially collinear with the assembly optical axis.

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