17769612. Compact Laser-Steering End Effector simplified abstract (President and Fellows of Harvard College)
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Compact Laser-Steering End Effector
Organization Name
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Inventor(s)
Peter A. York of Somerville MA (US)
Robert J. Wood of Cambridge MA (US)
Compact Laser-Steering End Effector - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17769612 titled 'Compact Laser-Steering End Effector
The compact laser-steering end effector consists of a frame, active mirrors, and actuators. The frame is small, with a maximum dimension of 13 mm orthogonal to its longitudinal axis, and the mirrors are located near the end of the frame. The actuators can adjust the tilt of the mirrors, allowing the laser beam to be directed towards an external target.
- Frame size is limited to 13 mm in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
- Active mirrors are mounted close to the end of the frame.
- Actuators can change the tilt of the mirrors.
- Laser beam is delivered through the frame to the mirrors.
- Mirrors can reflect the laser beam towards an external target.
Potential Applications: - Laser cutting and engraving machines - Medical devices for precise laser surgeries - Industrial manufacturing processes requiring accurate laser steering
Problems Solved: - Enables precise control and steering of laser beams - Compact design allows for use in confined spaces - Facilitates complex laser applications with high accuracy
Benefits: - Improved precision in laser operations - Compact and versatile design - Enhanced efficiency in laser-based processes
Commercial Applications: Title: Compact Laser-Steering End Effector for Precision Applications This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Aerospace for cutting and welding applications - Electronics manufacturing for precise circuitry etching - Medical field for laser surgeries and treatments
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the compact design of the end effector contribute to its efficiency? 2. What are the key advantages of using active mirrors in laser steering systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
A compact laser-steering end effector includes a frame, at least two active mirrors, and a pair of actuators. The frame has a greatest dimension in a plane orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of no more than 13 mm, and the mirrors are mounted proximate to the distal end of the frame. The actuators are mounted to the frame and configured to respectively change the tilt of the active mirrors relative to the frame. A pathway is provided through the frame to deliver a laser beam to the mirrors, and wherein the mirrors are positioned and configurable via the actuators to reflect the laser beam off of each mirror en route to an external target.
