Patent ID: 11867558
Assignee: nan
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G | IPC G

Claim 0:
1. A self-homing or self-centering optical system comprising:
a base mount;
a mirror mount comprising a first surface and a second surface;
at least one spring element disposed between the base mount and the mirror mount, the at least one spring adapted to bias the mirror mount with respect to the base mount;
a rotation plate disposed between the base mount and the mirror mount, the rotation plate comprising a pressure element disposed adjacent the first surface of the mirror mount, the rotation plate coupled to a motor and adapted to rotate relative to the mirror mount and to move the pressure element across the first surface of the mirror mount;
wherein in a first, stationary mode, the at least one spring provides a bias force to maintain a reflective surface associated with the second surface of the minor mount at a generally consistent home angle, and in a second, dynamic scanning mode, the rotation plate is adapted to rotate with respect to the minor mount and to move the pressure element in contact with the minor mount to overcome the bias of the at least one spring and to dynamically move the reflective surface.